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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.35, 38,912.58 and 18,151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.35, 38,912.58 and 18,151.86 is: 25,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.35 : 38,912.58 = 18,151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.35/38,912.58 = 18,151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.35x = 38,912.58 × 18,151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.35x = 706,335,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,335,704.40/28,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.18

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