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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,088.56, 38,768.28 and 19,157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,088.56, 38,768.28 and 19,157.38 is: 26,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,088.56 : 38,768.28 = 19,157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,088.56/38,768.28 = 19,157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,088.56x = 38,768.28 × 19,157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,088.56x = 742,698,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,698,671.91/28,088.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.32

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