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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,777.10, 39,731.97 and 18,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,777.10, 39,731.97 and 18,026.42 is: 24,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,777.10 : 39,731.97 = 18,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,777.10/39,731.97 = 18,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,777.10x = 39,731.97 × 18,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,777.10x = 716,225,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,225,178.65/28,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.72

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