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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,065.86, 38,684.44 and 19,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,065.86, 38,684.44 and 19,878.84 is: 27,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,065.86 : 38,684.44 = 19,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,065.86/38,684.44 = 19,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,065.86x = 38,684.44 × 19,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,065.86x = 769,001,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,001,793.25/28,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,399.90

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