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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.06, 38,828.77 and 18,589.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.06, 38,828.77 and 18,589.03 is: 25,641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.06 : 38,828.77 = 18,589.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.06/38,828.77 = 18,589.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.06x = 38,828.77 × 18,589.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.06x = 721,789,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,789,170.39/28,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.68

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