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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.35, 28,575.69 and 5,199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.35, 28,575.69 and 5,199.35 is: 7,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.35 : 28,575.69 = 5,199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.35/28,575.69 = 5,199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.35x = 28,575.69 × 5,199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.35x = 148,574,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,574,851.43/19,050.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.06

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