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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,907.80, 43,361.70 and 18,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,907.80, 43,361.70 and 18,410.20 is: 27,615.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,907.80 : 43,361.70 = 18,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,907.80/43,361.70 = 18,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,907.80x = 43,361.70 × 18,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,907.80x = 798,297,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,297,569.34/28,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.30

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