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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,240.61, 38,960.94 and 19,740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,240.61, 38,960.94 and 19,740.47 is: 27,234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,240.61 : 38,960.94 = 19,740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,240.61/38,960.94 = 19,740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,240.61x = 38,960.94 × 19,740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,240.61x = 769,107,072.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,107,072.44/28,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,234.09

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