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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,449.67, 39,251.18 and 18,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,449.67, 39,251.18 and 18,384.04 is: 25,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,449.67 : 39,251.18 = 18,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,449.67/39,251.18 = 18,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,449.67x = 39,251.18 × 18,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,449.67x = 721,595,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,595,309.13/28,449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,363.93

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