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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,538, 39,382.44 and 18,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,538, 39,382.44 and 18,602 is: 25,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,538 : 39,382.44 = 18,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,538/39,382.44 = 18,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,538x = 39,382.44 × 18,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,538x = 732,592,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,592,148.88/28,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.76

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