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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,387.67, 39,161.79 and 18,319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,387.67, 39,161.79 and 18,319.30 is: 25,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,387.67 : 39,161.79 = 18,319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,387.67/39,161.79 = 18,319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,387.67x = 39,161.79 × 18,319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,387.67x = 717,416,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,416,481.64/28,387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,272.12

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