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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,885.02, 39,870.10 and 18,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,885.02, 39,870.10 and 18,278.08 is: 25,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,885.02 : 39,870.10 = 18,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,885.02/39,870.10 = 18,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,885.02x = 39,870.10 × 18,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,885.02x = 728,748,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,748,877.41/28,885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.30

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