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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.89, 38,873.70 and 18,124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.89, 38,873.70 and 18,124.07 is: 24,999.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.89 : 38,873.70 = 18,124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.89/38,873.70 = 18,124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.89x = 38,873.70 × 18,124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.89x = 704,549,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,549,465.59/28,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.19

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