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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,271.96, 39,029.90 and 19,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,271.96, 39,029.90 and 19,925.72 is: 27,507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,271.96 : 39,029.90 = 19,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,271.96/39,029.90 = 19,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,271.96x = 39,029.90 × 19,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,271.96x = 777,698,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,698,859.03/28,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,507.78

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