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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.63, 38,884.05 and 18,629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.63, 38,884.05 and 18,629.06 is: 25,701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.63 : 38,884.05 = 18,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.63/38,884.05 = 18,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.63x = 38,884.05 × 18,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.63x = 724,373,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,373,106.07/28,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.00

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