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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,222.62, 38,949.02 and 18,645.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,222.62, 38,949.02 and 18,645.71 is: 25,732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,222.62 : 38,949.02 = 18,645.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,222.62/38,949.02 = 18,645.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,222.62x = 38,949.02 × 18,645.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,222.62x = 726,232,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,232,050.58/28,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.27

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