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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,853.28, 39,794.48 and 19,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,853.28, 39,794.48 and 19,898.72 is: 27,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,853.28 : 39,794.48 = 19,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,853.28/39,794.48 = 19,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,853.28x = 39,794.48 × 19,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,853.28x = 791,859,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,859,215.07/28,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,444.34

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