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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,008.60, 42,012.90 and 19,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,008.60, 42,012.90 and 19,138.20 is: 28,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,008.60 : 42,012.90 = 19,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,008.60/42,012.90 = 19,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,008.60x = 42,012.90 × 19,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,008.60x = 804,051,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,051,282.78/28,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,707.30

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