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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,082.04, 38,694.15 and 19,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,082.04, 38,694.15 and 19,113.72 is: 26,336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,082.04 : 38,694.15 = 19,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,082.04/38,694.15 = 19,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,082.04x = 38,694.15 × 19,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,082.04x = 739,589,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,589,148.74/28,082.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.73

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