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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,909.80, 43,364.70 and 18,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,909.80, 43,364.70 and 18,541.80 is: 27,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,909.80 : 43,364.70 = 18,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,909.80/43,364.70 = 18,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,909.80x = 43,364.70 × 18,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,909.80x = 804,059,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,059,594.46/28,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,812.70

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