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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,748.36, 39,690.96 and 19,688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,748.36, 39,690.96 and 19,688.91 is: 27,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,748.36 : 39,690.96 = 19,688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,748.36/39,690.96 = 19,688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,748.36x = 39,690.96 × 19,688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,748.36x = 781,471,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,471,690.03/28,748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,183.18

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