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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.49, 28,582.34 and 12,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.49, 28,582.34 and 12,027.96 is: 18,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.49 : 28,582.34 = 12,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.49/28,582.34 = 12,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.49x = 28,582.34 × 12,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.49x = 343,787,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,787,182.09/19,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,038.53

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