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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,826.61, 39,762.52 and 19,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,826.61, 39,762.52 and 19,858.56 is: 27,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,826.61 : 39,762.52 = 19,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,826.61/39,762.52 = 19,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,826.61x = 39,762.52 × 19,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,826.61x = 789,626,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,626,389.17/28,826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,392.27

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