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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,048.93, 28,577.96 and 7,949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,048.93, 28,577.96 and 7,949.45 is: 11,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,048.93 : 28,577.96 = 7,949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,048.93/28,577.96 = 7,949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,048.93x = 28,577.96 × 7,949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,048.93x = 227,179,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,179,064.12/19,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.08

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