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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.51, 38,700.76 and 19,108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.51, 38,700.76 and 19,108.03 is: 26,357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.51 : 38,700.76 = 19,108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.51/38,700.76 = 19,108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.51x = 38,700.76 × 19,108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.51x = 739,495,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,495,283.10/28,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.35

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