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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,506.71, 39,329.66 and 18,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,506.71, 39,329.66 and 18,447.87 is: 25,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,506.71 : 39,329.66 = 18,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,506.71/39,329.66 = 18,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,506.71x = 39,329.66 × 18,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,506.71x = 725,548,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,548,454.82/28,506.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,451.85

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