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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,158.06, 38,847.05 and 18,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,158.06, 38,847.05 and 18,085.10 is: 24,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,158.06 : 38,847.05 = 18,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,158.06/38,847.05 = 18,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,158.06x = 38,847.05 × 18,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,158.06x = 702,552,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,552,634.93/28,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.32

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