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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.74, 38,664.15 and 19,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.74, 38,664.15 and 19,605.66 is: 27,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.74 : 38,664.15 = 19,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.74/38,664.15 = 19,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.74x = 38,664.15 × 19,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.74x = 758,036,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,036,179.09/28,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,069.11

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