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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.36, 38,982.64 and 18,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.36, 38,982.64 and 18,168.48 is: 25,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.36 : 38,982.64 = 18,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.36/38,982.64 = 18,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.36x = 38,982.64 × 18,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.36x = 708,255,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,255,315.19/28,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.98

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