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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,076.95, 38,714.72 and 19,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,076.95, 38,714.72 and 19,129.69 is: 26,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,076.95 : 38,714.72 = 19,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,076.95/38,714.72 = 19,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,076.95x = 38,714.72 × 19,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,076.95x = 740,600,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,600,592.04/28,076.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.53

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