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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,635.02, 39,546.36 and 19,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,635.02, 39,546.36 and 19,705.58 is: 27,214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,635.02 : 39,546.36 = 19,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,635.02/39,546.36 = 19,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,635.02x = 39,546.36 × 19,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,635.02x = 779,283,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,283,960.69/28,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,214.37

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