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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,592.45, 39,444.31 and 18,524.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,592.45, 39,444.31 and 18,524.29 is: 25,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,592.45 : 39,444.31 = 18,524.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,592.45/39,444.31 = 18,524.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,592.45x = 39,444.31 × 18,524.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,592.45x = 730,677,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,677,744.67/28,592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.92

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