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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,131.47, 38,786.15 and 18,042.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,131.47, 38,786.15 and 18,042.11 is: 24,875.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,131.47 : 38,786.15 = 18,042.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,131.47/38,786.15 = 18,042.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,131.47x = 38,786.15 × 18,042.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,131.47x = 699,783,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,783,894.57/28,131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,875.48

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