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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,228.32, 38,937.44 and 18,169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,228.32, 38,937.44 and 18,169.84 is: 25,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,228.32 : 38,937.44 = 18,169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,228.32/38,937.44 = 18,169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,228.32x = 38,937.44 × 18,169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,228.32x = 707,487,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,487,054.81/28,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.02

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