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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,213.74, 38,922.44 and 18,140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,213.74, 38,922.44 and 18,140.31 is: 25,025.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,213.74 : 38,922.44 = 18,140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,213.74/38,922.44 = 18,140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,213.74x = 38,922.44 × 18,140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,213.74x = 706,065,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,065,036.85/28,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,025.57

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