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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.50, 38,717.80 and 19,586.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.50, 38,717.80 and 19,586.41 is: 27,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.50 : 38,717.80 = 19,586.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.50/38,717.80 = 19,586.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.50x = 38,717.80 × 19,586.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.50x = 758,342,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,342,559.34/28,066.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.49

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