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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.36, 28,768.08 and 6,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.36, 28,768.08 and 6,031.44 is: 9,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.36 : 28,768.08 = 6,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.36/28,768.08 = 6,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.36x = 28,768.08 × 6,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.36x = 173,512,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,512,948.44/19,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.86

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