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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.77, 43,351.74 and 18,399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.77, 43,351.74 and 18,399.62 is: 27,547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.77 : 43,351.74 = 18,399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.77/43,351.74 = 18,399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.77x = 43,351.74 × 18,399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.77x = 797,655,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,655,650.72/28,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,547.38

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