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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,940.08, 39,922.32 and 18,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,940.08, 39,922.32 and 18,311.44 is: 25,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,940.08 : 39,922.32 = 18,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,940.08/39,922.32 = 18,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,940.08x = 39,922.32 × 18,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,940.08x = 731,035,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,035,167.34/28,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.30

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