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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,159.98, 38,825.46 and 18,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,159.98, 38,825.46 and 18,070.62 is: 24,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,159.98 : 38,825.46 = 18,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,159.98/38,825.46 = 18,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,159.98x = 38,825.46 × 18,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,159.98x = 701,600,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,600,133.99/28,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.80

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