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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.86, 41,968.53 and 18,626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.86, 41,968.53 and 18,626.56 is: 27,904.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.86 : 41,968.53 = 18,626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.86/41,968.53 = 18,626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.86x = 41,968.53 × 18,626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.86x = 781,729,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,729,237.24/28,014.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,904.09

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