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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,914.52, 39,884.79 and 18,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,914.52, 39,884.79 and 18,285.70 is: 25,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,914.52 : 39,884.79 = 18,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,914.52/39,884.79 = 18,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,914.52x = 39,884.79 × 18,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,914.52x = 729,321,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,321,304.50/28,914.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.36

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