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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,626.78, 39,508.47 and 18,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,626.78, 39,508.47 and 18,016.86 is: 24,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,626.78 : 39,508.47 = 18,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,626.78/39,508.47 = 18,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,626.78x = 39,508.47 × 18,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,626.78x = 711,818,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,818,572.80/28,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.48

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