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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,564.86, 39,436.83 and 18,646.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,564.86, 39,436.83 and 18,646.14 is: 25,742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,564.86 : 39,436.83 = 18,646.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,564.86/39,436.83 = 18,646.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,564.86x = 39,436.83 × 18,646.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,564.86x = 735,344,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,344,653.34/28,564.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,742.98

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