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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,972.72, 39,982.92 and 18,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,972.72, 39,982.92 and 18,907.60 is: 26,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,972.72 : 39,982.92 = 18,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,972.72/39,982.92 = 18,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,972.72x = 39,982.92 × 18,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,972.72x = 755,981,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,981,058.19/28,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.86

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