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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,108.36, 38,794.98 and 18,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,108.36, 38,794.98 and 18,049.56 is: 24,911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,108.36 : 38,794.98 = 18,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,108.36/38,794.98 = 18,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,108.36x = 38,794.98 × 18,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,108.36x = 700,232,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,232,319.21/28,108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.89

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