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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,459.96, 39,266.88 and 18,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,459.96, 39,266.88 and 18,388.84 is: 25,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,459.96 : 39,266.88 = 18,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,459.96/39,266.88 = 18,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,459.96x = 39,266.88 × 18,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,459.96x = 722,072,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,072,373.62/28,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,371.52

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