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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.28, 38,728.26 and 19,557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.28, 38,728.26 and 19,557.90 is: 26,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.28 : 38,728.26 = 19,557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.28/38,728.26 = 19,557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.28x = 38,728.26 × 19,557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.28x = 757,443,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,443,436.25/28,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,992.48

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