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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.98, 38,826.84 and 18,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.98, 38,826.84 and 18,071.62 is: 24,916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.98 : 38,826.84 = 18,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.98/38,826.84 = 18,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.98x = 38,826.84 × 18,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.98x = 701,663,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,663,898.28/28,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.17

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