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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,097.08, 38,778.72 and 19,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,097.08, 38,778.72 and 19,018.36 is: 26,248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,097.08 : 38,778.72 = 19,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,097.08/38,778.72 = 19,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,097.08x = 38,778.72 × 19,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,097.08x = 737,507,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,507,657.30/28,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.55

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