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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.91, 38,724.98 and 19,555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.91, 38,724.98 and 19,555.53 is: 26,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.91 : 38,724.98 = 19,555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.91/38,724.98 = 19,555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.91x = 38,724.98 × 19,555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.91x = 757,287,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,287,508.14/28,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.20

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