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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,425.39, 39,211.29 and 19,940.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,425.39, 39,211.29 and 19,940.15 is: 27,506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,425.39 : 39,211.29 = 19,940.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,425.39/39,211.29 = 19,940.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,425.39x = 39,211.29 × 19,940.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,425.39x = 781,878,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,878,808.24/28,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,506.35

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