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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,072.58, 38,708.69 and 19,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,072.58, 38,708.69 and 19,125.32 is: 26,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,072.58 : 38,708.69 = 19,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,072.58/38,708.69 = 19,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,072.58x = 38,708.69 × 19,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,072.58x = 740,315,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,315,793.86/28,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,371.50

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