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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.96, 39,003.60 and 19,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.96, 39,003.60 and 19,906.72 is: 27,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.96 : 39,003.60 = 19,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.96/39,003.60 = 19,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.96x = 39,003.60 × 19,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.96x = 776,433,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,433,744.19/28,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,481.50

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