Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,883.36, 39,834.08 and 18,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,883.36, 39,834.08 and 18,808 is: 25,938.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,883.36 : 39,834.08 = 18,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,883.36/39,834.08 = 18,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,883.36x = 39,834.08 × 18,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,883.36x = 749,199,376.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,199,376.64/28,883.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,938.79
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