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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,194.57, 38,890.89 and 18,136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,194.57, 38,890.89 and 18,136.11 is: 25,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,194.57 : 38,890.89 = 18,136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,194.57/38,890.89 = 18,136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,194.57x = 38,890.89 × 18,136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,194.57x = 705,329,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,329,459.04/28,194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.50

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