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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.10, 38,654.58 and 18,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.10, 38,654.58 and 18,958.26 is: 26,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.10 : 38,654.58 = 18,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.10/38,654.58 = 18,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.10x = 38,654.58 × 18,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.10x = 732,823,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,823,577.83/28,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,160.03

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