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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,970.22, 39,979.47 and 18,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,970.22, 39,979.47 and 18,905.10 is: 26,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,970.22 : 39,979.47 = 18,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,970.22/39,979.47 = 18,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,970.22x = 39,979.47 × 18,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,970.22x = 755,815,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,815,878.30/28,970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.41

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