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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,306.23, 39,055.46 and 18,868.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,306.23, 39,055.46 and 18,868.47 is: 26,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,306.23 : 39,055.46 = 18,868.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,306.23/39,055.46 = 18,868.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,306.23x = 39,055.46 × 18,868.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,306.23x = 736,916,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,916,681.00/28,306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.73

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