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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.63, 38,681.28 and 19,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.63, 38,681.28 and 19,076.22 is: 26,311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.63 : 38,681.28 = 19,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.63/38,681.28 = 19,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.63x = 38,681.28 × 19,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.63x = 737,892,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,892,607.16/28,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.37

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