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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,109.82, 38,725.68 and 19,596.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,109.82, 38,725.68 and 19,596.47 is: 26,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,109.82 : 38,725.68 = 19,596.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,109.82/38,725.68 = 19,596.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,109.82x = 38,725.68 × 19,596.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,109.82x = 758,886,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,886,626.35/28,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.21

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