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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.68, 39,148.02 and 18,309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.68, 39,148.02 and 18,309.35 is: 25,258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.68 : 39,148.02 = 18,309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.68/39,148.02 = 18,309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.68x = 39,148.02 × 18,309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.68x = 716,774,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,774,604.25/28,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.40

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