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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998.54, 43,570.71 and 18,473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,998.54, 43,570.71 and 18,473.29 is: 27,756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,998.54 : 43,570.71 = 18,473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,998.54/43,570.71 = 18,473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,998.54x = 43,570.71 × 18,473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,998.54x = 804,894,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,894,361.34/28,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,756.38

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