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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,968.97, 39,977.75 and 18,903.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,968.97, 39,977.75 and 18,903.85 is: 26,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,968.97 : 39,977.75 = 18,903.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,968.97/39,977.75 = 18,903.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,968.97x = 39,977.75 × 18,903.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,968.97x = 755,733,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,733,294.82/28,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,087.68

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