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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,026.72, 28,541.32 and 4,987.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,026.72, 28,541.32 and 4,987.09 is: 7,480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026.72 : 28,541.32 = 4,987.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026.72/28,541.32 = 4,987.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026.72x = 28,541.32 × 4,987.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026.72x = 142,338,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,338,131.56/19,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.96

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