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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,672.47, 39,579.30 and 18,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,672.47, 39,579.30 and 18,060.12 is: 24,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,672.47 : 39,579.30 = 18,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,672.47/39,579.30 = 18,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,672.47x = 39,579.30 × 18,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,672.47x = 714,806,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,806,907.52/28,672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.08

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