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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,827.50, 39,781.96 and 15,579.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,827.50, 39,781.96 and 15,579.50 is: 21,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,827.50 : 39,781.96 = 15,579.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,827.50/39,781.96 = 15,579.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,827.50x = 39,781.96 × 15,579.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,827.50x = 619,783,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,783,045.82/28,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,499.72

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