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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.34, 38,993.60 and 18,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.34, 38,993.60 and 18,692.42 is: 25,799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.34 : 38,993.60 = 18,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.34/38,993.60 = 18,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.34x = 38,993.60 × 18,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.34x = 728,884,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,884,600.28/28,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,799.09

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