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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,317.69, 39,080.34 and 18,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,317.69, 39,080.34 and 18,741.06 is: 25,863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,317.69 : 39,080.34 = 18,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,317.69/39,080.34 = 18,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,317.69x = 39,080.34 × 18,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,317.69x = 732,406,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,406,996.76/28,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.94

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