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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,843.98, 39,789.27 and 19,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,843.98, 39,789.27 and 19,895.91 is: 27,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,843.98 : 39,789.27 = 19,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,843.98/39,789.27 = 19,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,843.98x = 39,789.27 × 19,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,843.98x = 791,643,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,643,734.89/28,843.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.72

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