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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,134.03, 38,789.68 and 18,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,134.03, 38,789.68 and 18,044.67 is: 24,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,134.03 : 38,789.68 = 18,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,134.03/38,789.68 = 18,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,134.03x = 38,789.68 × 18,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,134.03x = 699,946,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,946,975.01/28,134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.02

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