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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.92, 28,310.10 and 17,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.92, 28,310.10 and 17,939.20 is: 26,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.92 : 28,310.10 = 17,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.92/28,310.10 = 17,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.92x = 28,310.10 × 17,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.92x = 507,860,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,860,545.92/18,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.21

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