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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.96, 38,694.34 and 18,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.96, 38,694.34 and 18,881.20 is: 26,037.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.96 : 38,694.34 = 18,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.96/38,694.34 = 18,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.96x = 38,694.34 × 18,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.96x = 730,595,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,595,572.41/28,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.87

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