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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,533.78, 39,386.52 and 19,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,533.78, 39,386.52 and 19,610.82 is: 27,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,533.78 : 39,386.52 = 19,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,533.78/39,386.52 = 19,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,533.78x = 39,386.52 × 19,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,533.78x = 772,401,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,401,954.15/28,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,069.74

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