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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.48, 38,738.04 and 19,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.48, 38,738.04 and 19,147.40 is: 26,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.48 : 38,738.04 = 19,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.48/38,738.04 = 19,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.48x = 38,738.04 × 19,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.48x = 741,732,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,732,747.10/28,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.37

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