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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.37, 39,011.64 and 18,705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.37, 39,011.64 and 18,705.45 is: 25,817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.37 : 39,011.64 = 18,705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.37/39,011.64 = 18,705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.37x = 39,011.64 × 18,705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.37x = 729,730,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,730,281.44/28,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,817.11

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