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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.92, 38,961.48 and 18,165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.92, 38,961.48 and 18,165.28 is: 25,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.92 : 38,961.48 = 18,165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.92/38,961.48 = 18,165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.92x = 38,961.48 × 18,165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.92x = 707,746,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,746,193.41/28,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.46

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