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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,447.05, 39,247.56 and 18,381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,447.05, 39,247.56 and 18,381.42 is: 25,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,447.05 : 39,247.56 = 18,381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,447.05/39,247.56 = 18,381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,447.05x = 39,247.56 × 18,381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,447.05x = 721,425,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,425,884.34/28,447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,360.31

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