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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,623.52, 39,492.38 and 18,552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,623.52, 39,492.38 and 18,552.38 is: 25,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,623.52 : 39,492.38 = 18,552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,623.52/39,492.38 = 18,552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,623.52x = 39,492.38 × 18,552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,623.52x = 732,677,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,677,548.10/28,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.05

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