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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160, 38,825.44 and 18,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160, 38,825.44 and 18,070.64 is: 24,914.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160 : 38,825.44 = 18,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160/38,825.44 = 18,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160x = 38,825.44 × 18,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160x = 701,600,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,600,549.08/28,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.79

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