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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.48, 38,732.52 and 19,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.48, 38,732.52 and 19,143.40 is: 26,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.48 : 38,732.52 = 19,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.48/38,732.52 = 19,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.48x = 38,732.52 × 19,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.48x = 741,472,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,472,123.37/28,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.85

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