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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,675.41, 39,575.57 and 18,064.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,675.41, 39,575.57 and 18,064.86 is: 24,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,675.41 : 39,575.57 = 18,064.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,675.41/39,575.57 = 18,064.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,675.41x = 39,575.57 × 18,064.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,675.41x = 714,927,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,927,041.15/28,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.71

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