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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,249.96, 38,999.46 and 19,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,249.96, 38,999.46 and 19,903.72 is: 27,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,249.96 : 38,999.46 = 19,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,249.96/38,999.46 = 19,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,249.96x = 38,999.46 × 19,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,249.96x = 776,234,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,234,331.99/28,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,477.36

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