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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,431.26, 39,251.22 and 19,715.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,431.26, 39,251.22 and 19,715.66 is: 27,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,431.26 : 39,251.22 = 19,715.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,431.26/39,251.22 = 19,715.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,431.26x = 39,251.22 × 19,715.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,431.26x = 773,863,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,863,708.11/28,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,218.76

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