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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.68, 38,641.44 and 19,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.68, 38,641.44 and 19,499.40 is: 26,903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.68 : 38,641.44 = 19,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.68/38,641.44 = 19,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.68x = 38,641.44 × 19,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.68x = 753,484,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,484,895.14/28,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.76

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