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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,467.67, 39,233.28 and 18,890.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,467.67, 39,233.28 and 18,890.65 is: 26,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,467.67 : 39,233.28 = 18,890.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,467.67/39,233.28 = 18,890.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,467.67x = 39,233.28 × 18,890.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,467.67x = 741,142,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,142,160.83/28,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.52

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