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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,729.78, 39,649.47 and 15,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,729.78, 39,649.47 and 15,985.36 is: 22,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,729.78 : 39,649.47 = 15,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,729.78/39,649.47 = 15,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,729.78x = 39,649.47 × 15,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,729.78x = 633,811,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,811,051.76/28,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,061.12

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