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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,434.26, 39,255.36 and 19,718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,434.26, 39,255.36 and 19,718.66 is: 27,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,434.26 : 39,255.36 = 19,718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,434.26/39,255.36 = 19,718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,434.26x = 39,255.36 × 19,718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,434.26x = 774,063,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,063,097.02/28,434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.90

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