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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.93, 39,001.82 and 18,060.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.93, 39,001.82 and 18,060.36 is: 24,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.93 : 39,001.82 = 18,060.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.93/39,001.82 = 18,060.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.93x = 39,001.82 × 18,060.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.93x = 704,386,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,386,819.55/28,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.29

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