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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,449.05, 39,250.32 and 18,383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,449.05, 39,250.32 and 18,383.42 is: 25,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,449.05 : 39,250.32 = 18,383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,449.05/39,250.32 = 18,383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,449.05x = 39,250.32 × 18,383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,449.05x = 721,554,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,554,921.44/28,449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,363.06

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