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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,876.41, 39,835.76 and 18,801.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,876.41, 39,835.76 and 18,801.18 is: 25,936.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,876.41 : 39,835.76 = 18,801.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,876.41/39,835.76 = 18,801.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,876.41x = 39,835.76 × 18,801.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,876.41x = 748,959,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,959,200.19/28,876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,936.71

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