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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,197.30, 38,890.49 and 18,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,197.30, 38,890.49 and 18,126.78 is: 25,000.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,197.30 : 38,890.49 = 18,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,197.30/38,890.49 = 18,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,197.30x = 38,890.49 × 18,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,197.30x = 704,959,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,959,356.32/28,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,000.95

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