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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,719.16, 39,604.80 and 18,643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,719.16, 39,604.80 and 18,643.84 is: 25,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,719.16 : 39,604.80 = 18,643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,719.16/39,604.80 = 18,643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,719.16x = 39,604.80 × 18,643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,719.16x = 738,385,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,385,554.43/28,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.56

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