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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,079.80, 28,619.70 and 17,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,079.80, 28,619.70 and 17,038.60 is: 25,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,079.80 : 28,619.70 = 17,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,079.80/28,619.70 = 17,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,079.80x = 28,619.70 × 17,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,079.80x = 487,639,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,639,620.42/19,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.90

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