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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,913.52, 39,885.90 and 18,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,913.52, 39,885.90 and 18,858.78 is: 26,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,913.52 : 39,885.90 = 18,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,913.52/39,885.90 = 18,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,913.52x = 39,885.90 × 18,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,913.52x = 752,199,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,199,413.20/28,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.49

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