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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,106.46, 38,794.98 and 18,553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,106.46, 38,794.98 and 18,553.32 is: 25,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,106.46 : 38,794.98 = 18,553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,106.46/38,794.98 = 18,553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,106.46x = 38,794.98 × 18,553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,106.46x = 719,775,678.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,775,678.33/28,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.91

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