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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,422.40, 39,193.86 and 18,858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,422.40, 39,193.86 and 18,858.94 is: 26,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,422.40 : 39,193.86 = 18,858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,422.40/39,193.86 = 18,858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,422.40x = 39,193.86 × 18,858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,422.40x = 739,154,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,154,654.11/28,422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.06

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