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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,112.33, 38,791.26 and 18,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,112.33, 38,791.26 and 18,054.40 is: 24,912.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,112.33 : 38,791.26 = 18,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,112.33/38,791.26 = 18,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,112.33x = 38,791.26 × 18,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,112.33x = 700,352,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,352,924.54/28,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.66

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