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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,156.18, 38,844.47 and 18,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,156.18, 38,844.47 and 18,083.22 is: 24,947.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,156.18 : 38,844.47 = 18,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,156.18/38,844.47 = 18,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,156.18x = 38,844.47 × 18,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,156.18x = 702,433,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,433,142.00/28,156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.75

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