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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,608.58, 39,473.22 and 18,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,608.58, 39,473.22 and 18,012.16 is: 24,852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,608.58 : 39,473.22 = 18,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,608.58/39,473.22 = 18,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,608.58x = 39,473.22 × 18,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,608.58x = 710,997,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,997,954.36/28,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.61

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