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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,069.88, 28,604.81 and 5,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,069.88, 28,604.81 and 5,218.88 is: 7,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,069.88 : 28,604.81 = 5,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,069.88/28,604.81 = 5,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,069.88x = 28,604.81 × 5,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,069.88x = 149,284,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,284,940.84/19,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.31

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