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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,370.52, 39,122.28 and 18,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,370.52, 39,122.28 and 18,807.08 is: 25,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,370.52 : 39,122.28 = 18,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,370.52/39,122.28 = 18,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,370.52x = 39,122.28 × 18,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,370.52x = 735,775,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,775,849.74/28,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.52

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