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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,145.31, 38,823.60 and 18,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,145.31, 38,823.60 and 18,585.28 is: 25,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,145.31 : 38,823.60 = 18,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,145.31/38,823.60 = 18,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,145.31x = 38,823.60 × 18,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,145.31x = 721,547,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,547,476.61/28,145.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.51

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