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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,412.46, 39,216.24 and 19,352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,412.46, 39,216.24 and 19,352.82 is: 26,711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,412.46 : 39,216.24 = 19,352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,412.46/39,216.24 = 19,352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,412.46x = 39,216.24 × 19,352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,412.46x = 758,944,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,944,833.80/28,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.69

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