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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,834.34, 39,792.57 and 18,220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,834.34, 39,792.57 and 18,220.10 is: 25,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,834.34 : 39,792.57 = 18,220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,834.34/39,792.57 = 18,220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,834.34x = 39,792.57 × 18,220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,834.34x = 725,024,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,024,604.66/28,834.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,144.48

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