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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,513.48, 39,338.96 and 18,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,513.48, 39,338.96 and 18,454.64 is: 25,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,513.48 : 39,338.96 = 18,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,513.48/39,338.96 = 18,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,513.48x = 39,338.96 × 18,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,513.48x = 725,986,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,986,344.77/28,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,461.16

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