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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,132.59, 38,804.65 and 18,045.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,132.59, 38,804.65 and 18,045.06 is: 24,890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,132.59 : 38,804.65 = 18,045.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,132.59/38,804.65 = 18,045.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,132.59x = 38,804.65 × 18,045.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,132.59x = 700,232,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,232,237.53/28,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.43

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