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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.25, 28,555.04 and 9,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.25, 28,555.04 and 9,036.44 is: 13,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.25 : 28,555.04 = 9,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.25/28,555.04 = 9,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.25x = 28,555.04 × 9,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.25x = 258,035,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,035,905.66/19,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.73

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