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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,048, 38,706.72 and 18,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,048, 38,706.72 and 18,129.28 is: 25,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,048 : 38,706.72 = 18,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,048/38,706.72 = 18,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,048x = 38,706.72 × 18,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,048x = 701,724,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,724,964.76/28,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.72

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