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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,389.04, 39,193.19 and 19,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,389.04, 39,193.19 and 19,673.80 is: 27,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,389.04 : 39,193.19 = 19,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,389.04/39,193.19 = 19,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,389.04x = 39,193.19 × 19,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,389.04x = 771,078,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,078,981.42/28,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,161.15

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