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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,916.30, 39,911.46 and 18,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,916.30, 39,911.46 and 18,167.60 is: 25,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,916.30 : 39,911.46 = 18,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,916.30/39,911.46 = 18,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,916.30x = 39,911.46 × 18,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,916.30x = 725,095,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,095,440.70/28,916.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.66

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