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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,510.18, 39,338.64 and 18,451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,510.18, 39,338.64 and 18,451.18 is: 25,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,510.18 : 39,338.64 = 18,451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,510.18/39,338.64 = 18,451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,510.18x = 39,338.64 × 18,451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,510.18x = 725,844,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,844,327.60/28,510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.13

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