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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,842.08, 39,793.68 and 18,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,842.08, 39,793.68 and 18,095.84 is: 24,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,842.08 : 39,793.68 = 18,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,842.08/39,793.68 = 18,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,842.08x = 39,793.68 × 18,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,842.08x = 720,100,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,100,066.29/28,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.99

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