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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,965.94, 39,977.27 and 18,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,965.94, 39,977.27 and 18,356.54 is: 25,334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,965.94 : 39,977.27 = 18,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,965.94/39,977.27 = 18,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,965.94x = 39,977.27 × 18,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,965.94x = 733,844,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,844,355.85/28,965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,334.73

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