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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,106.45, 38,794.98 and 18,553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,106.45, 38,794.98 and 18,553.31 is: 25,608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,106.45 : 38,794.98 = 18,553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,106.45/38,794.98 = 18,553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,106.45x = 38,794.98 × 18,553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,106.45x = 719,775,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,775,290.38/28,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.90

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