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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,336.88, 39,113.13 and 18,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,336.88, 39,113.13 and 18,905.42 is: 26,094.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,336.88 : 39,113.13 = 18,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,336.88/39,113.13 = 18,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,336.88x = 39,113.13 × 18,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,336.88x = 739,450,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,450,150.16/28,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,094.97

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