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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,136.16, 38,808.72 and 18,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,136.16, 38,808.72 and 18,060.48 is: 24,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,136.16 : 38,808.72 = 18,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,136.16/38,808.72 = 18,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,136.16x = 38,808.72 × 18,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,136.16x = 700,904,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,904,111.39/28,136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.15

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