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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,320.69, 39,084.48 and 18,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,320.69, 39,084.48 and 18,744.06 is: 25,868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,320.69 : 39,084.48 = 18,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,320.69/39,084.48 = 18,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,320.69x = 39,084.48 × 18,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,320.69x = 732,601,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,601,838.19/28,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.08

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