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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,710.87, 39,628.83 and 18,638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,710.87, 39,628.83 and 18,638.76 is: 25,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,710.87 : 39,628.83 = 18,638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,710.87/39,628.83 = 18,638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,710.87x = 39,628.83 × 18,638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,710.87x = 738,632,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,632,251.45/28,710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,726.57

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