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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,141.44, 38,852.88 and 18,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,141.44, 38,852.88 and 18,073.94 is: 24,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,141.44 : 38,852.88 = 18,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,141.44/38,852.88 = 18,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,141.44x = 38,852.88 × 18,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,141.44x = 702,224,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,224,621.95/28,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.40

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