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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,915.13, 39,913.89 and 18,846.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,915.13, 39,913.89 and 18,846.02 is: 26,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,915.13 : 39,913.89 = 18,846.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,915.13/39,913.89 = 18,846.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,915.13x = 39,913.89 × 18,846.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,915.13x = 752,217,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,217,969.22/28,915.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.68

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