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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.55, 28,539.91 and 7,358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.55, 28,539.91 and 7,358.97 is: 11,032.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.55 : 28,539.91 = 7,358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.55/28,539.91 = 7,358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.55x = 28,539.91 × 7,358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.55x = 210,024,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,024,341.49/19,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.11

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