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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,211.32, 38,913.99 and 18,152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,211.32, 38,913.99 and 18,152.86 is: 25,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,211.32 : 38,913.99 = 18,152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,211.32/38,913.99 = 18,152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,211.32x = 38,913.99 × 18,152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,211.32x = 706,400,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,400,212.51/28,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.60

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