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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,911.57, 39,904.63 and 18,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,911.57, 39,904.63 and 18,822.44 is: 25,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,911.57 : 39,904.63 = 18,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,911.57/39,904.63 = 18,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,911.57x = 39,904.63 × 18,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,911.57x = 751,102,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,102,503.90/28,911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,979.31

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