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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,914.69, 39,908.96 and 18,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,914.69, 39,908.96 and 18,825.59 is: 25,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,914.69 : 39,908.96 = 18,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,914.69/39,908.96 = 18,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,914.69x = 39,908.96 × 18,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,914.69x = 751,309,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,309,424.61/28,914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.66

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