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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,627.49, 39,504.54 and 15,881.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,627.49, 39,504.54 and 15,881.18 is: 21,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,627.49 : 39,504.54 = 15,881.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,627.49/39,504.54 = 15,881.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,627.49x = 39,504.54 × 15,881.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,627.49x = 627,378,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,378,513.03/28,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,915.25

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