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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,618.80, 39,494.40 and 18,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,618.80, 39,494.40 and 18,551.28 is: 25,601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,618.80 : 39,494.40 = 18,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,618.80/39,494.40 = 18,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,618.80x = 39,494.40 × 18,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,618.80x = 732,671,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,671,672.83/28,618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.06

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