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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,042, 38,698.44 and 18,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,042, 38,698.44 and 18,123.28 is: 25,010.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,042 : 38,698.44 = 18,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,042/38,698.44 = 18,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,042x = 38,698.44 × 18,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,042x = 701,342,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,342,663.68/28,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.44

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