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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.80, 43,451.70 and 18,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.80, 43,451.70 and 18,599.80 is: 27,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.80 : 43,451.70 = 18,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.80/43,451.70 = 18,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.80x = 43,451.70 × 18,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.80x = 808,192,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,192,929.66/28,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,899.70

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