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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,708.18, 39,599.41 and 19,740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,708.18, 39,599.41 and 19,740.13 is: 27,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,708.18 : 39,599.41 = 19,740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,708.18/39,599.41 = 19,740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,708.18x = 39,599.41 × 19,740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,708.18x = 781,697,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,697,501.32/28,708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,229.09

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