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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,130.09, 38,788.61 and 18,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,130.09, 38,788.61 and 18,054.72 is: 24,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,130.09 : 38,788.61 = 18,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,130.09/38,788.61 = 18,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,130.09x = 38,788.61 × 18,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,130.09x = 700,317,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,317,402.47/28,130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.67

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