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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,922.39, 39,901.13 and 18,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,922.39, 39,901.13 and 18,847.16 is: 26,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,922.39 : 39,901.13 = 18,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,922.39/39,901.13 = 18,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,922.39x = 39,901.13 × 18,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,922.39x = 752,022,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,022,981.29/28,922.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.41

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