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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,230.56, 38,946.96 and 18,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,230.56, 38,946.96 and 18,157.28 is: 25,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,230.56 : 38,946.96 = 18,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,230.56/38,946.96 = 18,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,230.56x = 38,946.96 × 18,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,230.56x = 707,170,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,170,857.87/28,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.83

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