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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,191.52, 38,885.55 and 18,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,191.52, 38,885.55 and 18,132.68 is: 25,011.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,191.52 : 38,885.55 = 18,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,191.52/38,885.55 = 18,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,191.52x = 38,885.55 × 18,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,191.52x = 705,099,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,099,234.77/28,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.04

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