Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,976.64, 43,464.96 and 18,654
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,976.64, 43,464.96 and 18,654 is: 27,981
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,976.64 : 43,464.96 = 18,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,976.64/43,464.96 = 18,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,976.64x = 43,464.96 × 18,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,976.64x = 810,795,363.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,795,363.84/28,976.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,981
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