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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,083.47, 38,709.04 and 19,909.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,083.47, 38,709.04 and 19,909.85 is: 27,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,083.47 : 38,709.04 = 19,909.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,083.47/38,709.04 = 19,909.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,083.47x = 38,709.04 × 19,909.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,083.47x = 770,691,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,691,227.04/28,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,442.88

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