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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,711.87, 39,630.21 and 18,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,711.87, 39,630.21 and 18,639.76 is: 25,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,711.87 : 39,630.21 = 18,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,711.87/39,630.21 = 18,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,711.87x = 39,630.21 × 18,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,711.87x = 738,697,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,697,603.15/28,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,727.95

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