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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.78, 28,547.12 and 4,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.78, 28,547.12 and 4,994.22 is: 7,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.78 : 28,547.12 = 4,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.78/28,547.12 = 4,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.78x = 28,547.12 × 4,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.78x = 142,570,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,570,597.65/19,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.79

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