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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,552.83, 39,420.77 and 18,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,552.83, 39,420.77 and 18,347.99 is: 25,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,552.83 : 39,420.77 = 18,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,552.83/39,420.77 = 18,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,552.83x = 39,420.77 × 18,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,552.83x = 723,292,038.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,292,038.17/28,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,331.71

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