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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,176.72, 38,848.56 and 18,087.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,176.72, 38,848.56 and 18,087.36 is: 24,937.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,176.72 : 38,848.56 = 18,087.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,176.72/38,848.56 = 18,087.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,176.72x = 38,848.56 × 18,087.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,176.72x = 702,667,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,667,890.20/28,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.89

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