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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,406.50, 39,159.98 and 19,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,406.50, 39,159.98 and 19,882.24 is: 27,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,406.50 : 39,159.98 = 19,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,406.50/39,159.98 = 19,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,406.50x = 39,159.98 × 19,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,406.50x = 778,588,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,588,120.76/28,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,408.80

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