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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,623.58, 39,492.46 and 18,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,623.58, 39,492.46 and 18,552.44 is: 25,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,623.58 : 39,492.46 = 18,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,623.58/39,492.46 = 18,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,623.58x = 39,492.46 × 18,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,623.58x = 732,681,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,681,546.95/28,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.13

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