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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,073.48, 38,731.43 and 18,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,073.48, 38,731.43 and 18,007.34 is: 24,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,073.48 : 38,731.43 = 18,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,073.48/38,731.43 = 18,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,073.48x = 38,731.43 × 18,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,073.48x = 697,449,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,449,880.06/28,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.73

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