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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.42, 43,388.26 and 18,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.42, 43,388.26 and 18,390.12 is: 27,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.42 : 43,388.26 = 18,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.42/43,388.26 = 18,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.42x = 43,388.26 × 18,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.42x = 797,915,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,915,307.99/28,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.76

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