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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.52, 38,718.37 and 18,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.52, 38,718.37 and 18,995.06 is: 26,204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.52 : 38,718.37 = 18,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.52/38,718.37 = 18,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.52x = 38,718.37 × 18,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.52x = 735,457,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,457,520.17/28,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,204.08

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