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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.41, 39,202.36 and 18,349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.41, 39,202.36 and 18,349.65 is: 25,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.41 : 39,202.36 = 18,349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.41/39,202.36 = 18,349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.41x = 39,202.36 × 18,349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.41x = 719,349,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,349,585.17/28,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.37

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