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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,972.63, 43,458.95 and 18,649.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,972.63, 43,458.95 and 18,649.99 is: 27,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,972.63 : 43,458.95 = 18,649.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,972.63/43,458.95 = 18,649.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,972.63x = 43,458.95 × 18,649.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,972.63x = 810,508,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,508,889.66/28,972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,974.99

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