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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,293.96, 39,071.94 and 18,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,293.96, 39,071.94 and 18,245.94 is: 25,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,293.96 : 39,071.94 = 18,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,293.96/39,071.94 = 18,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,293.96x = 39,071.94 × 18,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,293.96x = 712,904,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,904,272.92/28,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.34

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