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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,308.06, 39,068.81 and 18,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,308.06, 39,068.81 and 18,265.71 is: 25,209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,308.06 : 39,068.81 = 18,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,308.06/39,068.81 = 18,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,308.06x = 39,068.81 × 18,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,308.06x = 713,619,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,619,462.18/28,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,209.06

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