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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,971.97, 39,981.89 and 18,906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,971.97, 39,981.89 and 18,906.85 is: 26,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,971.97 : 39,981.89 = 18,906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,971.97/39,981.89 = 18,906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,971.97x = 39,981.89 × 18,906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,971.97x = 755,931,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,931,596.95/28,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.83

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