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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,102.14, 38,708.26 and 19,589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,102.14, 38,708.26 and 19,589.08 is: 26,982.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,102.14 : 38,708.26 = 19,589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,102.14/38,708.26 = 19,589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,102.14x = 38,708.26 × 19,589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,102.14x = 758,259,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,259,201.80/28,102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,982.26

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