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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,925.40, 39,905.27 and 18,850.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,925.40, 39,905.27 and 18,850.17 is: 26,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,925.40 : 39,905.27 = 18,850.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,925.40/39,905.27 = 18,850.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,925.40x = 39,905.27 × 18,850.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,925.40x = 752,221,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,221,123.40/28,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.56

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