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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,915.69, 39,910.32 and 18,826.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,915.69, 39,910.32 and 18,826.57 is: 25,985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,915.69 : 39,910.32 = 18,826.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,915.69/39,910.32 = 18,826.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,915.69x = 39,910.32 × 18,826.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,915.69x = 751,374,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,374,433.20/28,915.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.01

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