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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,787.79, 39,693.22 and 19,717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,787.79, 39,693.22 and 19,717.56 is: 27,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,787.79 : 39,693.22 = 19,717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,787.79/39,693.22 = 19,717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,787.79x = 39,693.22 × 19,717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,787.79x = 782,653,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,653,446.94/28,787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,186.99

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