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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,134.79, 38,807.67 and 18,047.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,134.79, 38,807.67 and 18,047.25 is: 24,893.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,134.79 : 38,807.67 = 18,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,134.79/38,807.67 = 18,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,134.79x = 38,807.67 × 18,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,134.79x = 700,371,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,371,722.41/28,134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.44

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