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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,908.20, 39,904.35 and 18,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,908.20, 39,904.35 and 18,839.12 is: 26,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,908.20 : 39,904.35 = 18,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,908.20/39,904.35 = 18,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,908.20x = 39,904.35 × 18,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,908.20x = 751,762,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,762,568.00/28,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.17

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