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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.52, 43,385.52 and 18,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.52, 43,385.52 and 18,437.52 is: 27,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.52 : 43,385.52 = 18,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.52/43,385.52 = 18,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.52x = 43,385.52 × 18,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.52x = 799,921,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,921,392.71/28,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,614.42

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