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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.60, 28,877.40 and 19,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.60, 28,877.40 and 19,105.80 is: 28,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.60 : 28,877.40 = 19,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.60/28,877.40 = 19,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.60x = 28,877.40 × 19,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.60x = 551,725,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,725,828.92/19,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,658.70

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