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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,909.40, 43,364.10 and 18,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,909.40, 43,364.10 and 18,541.40 is: 27,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,909.40 : 43,364.10 = 18,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,909.40/43,364.10 = 18,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,909.40x = 43,364.10 × 18,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,909.40x = 804,031,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,031,123.74/28,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,812.10

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