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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,198.76, 38,914.65 and 18,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,198.76, 38,914.65 and 18,130.50 is: 25,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,198.76 : 38,914.65 = 18,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,198.76/38,914.65 = 18,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,198.76x = 38,914.65 × 18,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,198.76x = 705,542,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,542,061.83/28,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.33

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