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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,080.75, 38,751.44 and 18,144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,080.75, 38,751.44 and 18,144.75 is: 25,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,080.75 : 38,751.44 = 18,144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,080.75/38,751.44 = 18,144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,080.75x = 38,751.44 × 18,144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,080.75x = 703,135,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,135,100.22/28,080.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.76

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