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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,320.78, 39,070.74 and 18,762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,320.78, 39,070.74 and 18,762.78 is: 25,884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,320.78 : 39,070.74 = 18,762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,320.78/39,070.74 = 18,762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,320.78x = 39,070.74 × 18,762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,320.78x = 733,075,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,075,699.06/28,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.73

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