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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,530.23, 39,385.46 and 18,986.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,530.23, 39,385.46 and 18,986.03 is: 26,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,530.23 : 39,385.46 = 18,986.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,530.23/39,385.46 = 18,986.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,530.23x = 39,385.46 × 18,986.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,530.23x = 747,773,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,773,233.27/28,530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,209.86

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