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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,625.27, 39,494.79 and 18,554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,625.27, 39,494.79 and 18,554.13 is: 25,599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,625.27 : 39,494.79 = 18,554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,625.27/39,494.79 = 18,554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,625.27x = 39,494.79 × 18,554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,625.27x = 732,791,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,791,467.98/28,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.46

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