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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.94, 38,899.50 and 18,624.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.94, 38,899.50 and 18,624.59 is: 25,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.94 : 38,899.50 = 18,624.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.94/38,899.50 = 18,624.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.94x = 38,899.50 × 18,624.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.94x = 724,487,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,487,238.71/28,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.24

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