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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,141.56, 38,818.42 and 18,581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,141.56, 38,818.42 and 18,581.53 is: 25,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,141.56 : 38,818.42 = 18,581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,141.56/38,818.42 = 18,581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,141.56x = 38,818.42 × 18,581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,141.56x = 721,305,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,305,635.78/28,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,631.33

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