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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,138.72, 38,793.43 and 18,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,138.72, 38,793.43 and 18,049.64 is: 24,884.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,138.72 : 38,793.43 = 18,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,138.72/38,793.43 = 18,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,138.72x = 38,793.43 × 18,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,138.72x = 700,207,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,207,445.87/28,138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.13

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