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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,420.89, 39,223.76 and 18,079.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,420.89, 39,223.76 and 18,079.81 is: 24,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,420.89 : 39,223.76 = 18,079.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,420.89/39,223.76 = 18,079.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,420.89x = 39,223.76 × 18,079.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,420.89x = 709,158,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,158,120.82/28,420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.00

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