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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,155.80, 38,843.96 and 18,082.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,155.80, 38,843.96 and 18,082.85 is: 24,947.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,155.80 : 38,843.96 = 18,082.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,155.80/38,843.96 = 18,082.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,155.80x = 38,843.96 × 18,082.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,155.80x = 702,409,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,409,217.45/28,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.23

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