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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,969.80, 43,454.70 and 18,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,969.80, 43,454.70 and 18,601.80 is: 27,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,969.80 : 43,454.70 = 18,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,969.80/43,454.70 = 18,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,969.80x = 43,454.70 × 18,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,969.80x = 808,335,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,335,638.46/28,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,902.70

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