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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,534.55, 39,364.38 and 18,466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,534.55, 39,364.38 and 18,466.25 is: 25,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,534.55 : 39,364.38 = 18,466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,534.55/39,364.38 = 18,466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,534.55x = 39,364.38 × 18,466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,534.55x = 726,912,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,912,285.35/28,534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.82

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