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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,709.18, 39,600.79 and 19,741.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,709.18, 39,600.79 and 19,741.13 is: 27,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,709.18 : 39,600.79 = 19,741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,709.18/39,600.79 = 19,741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,709.18x = 39,600.79 × 19,741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,709.18x = 781,764,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,764,343.49/28,709.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,230.47

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