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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.84, 38,692.86 and 18,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.84, 38,692.86 and 18,608.28 is: 25,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.84 : 38,692.86 = 18,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.84/38,692.86 = 18,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.84x = 38,692.86 × 18,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.84x = 720,007,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,007,572.88/28,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.93

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