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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,943.82, 39,916.68 and 18,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,943.82, 39,916.68 and 18,189.84 is: 25,085.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,943.82 : 39,916.68 = 18,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,943.82/39,916.68 = 18,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,943.82x = 39,916.68 × 18,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,943.82x = 726,078,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,078,022.53/28,943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,085.77

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