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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,089.55, 38,779.15 and 19,150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,089.55, 38,779.15 and 19,150.19 is: 26,437.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,089.55 : 38,779.15 = 19,150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,089.55/38,779.15 = 19,150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,089.55x = 38,779.15 × 19,150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,089.55x = 742,627,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,627,896.64/28,089.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,437.87

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