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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,843.61, 39,788.75 and 19,895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,843.61, 39,788.75 and 19,895.54 is: 27,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,843.61 : 39,788.75 = 19,895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,843.61/39,788.75 = 19,895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,843.61x = 39,788.75 × 19,895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,843.61x = 791,618,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,618,517.97/28,843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.20

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