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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.70, 28,049.50 and 19,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.70, 28,049.50 and 19,993.70 is: 28,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.70 : 28,049.50 = 19,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.70/28,049.50 = 19,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.70x = 28,049.50 × 19,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.70x = 560,813,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,813,288.15/19,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,049.50

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