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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,604.94, 39,465.54 and 18,541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,604.94, 39,465.54 and 18,541.23 is: 25,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,604.94 : 39,465.54 = 18,541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,604.94/39,465.54 = 18,541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,604.94x = 39,465.54 × 18,541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,604.94x = 731,739,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,739,654.21/28,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.88

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