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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,086.99, 38,775.61 and 19,147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,086.99, 38,775.61 and 19,147.62 is: 26,434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,086.99 : 38,775.61 = 19,147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,086.99/38,775.61 = 19,147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,086.99x = 38,775.61 × 19,147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,086.99x = 742,460,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,460,814.89/28,086.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,434.34

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