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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,925.46, 39,905.36 and 18,850.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,925.46, 39,905.36 and 18,850.23 is: 26,005.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,925.46 : 39,905.36 = 18,850.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,925.46/39,905.36 = 18,850.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,925.46x = 39,905.36 × 18,850.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,925.46x = 752,225,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,225,190.67/28,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.64

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