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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,107.90, 38,757.30 and 19,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,107.90, 38,757.30 and 19,160.64 is: 26,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,107.90 : 38,757.30 = 19,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,107.90/38,757.30 = 19,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,107.90x = 38,757.30 × 19,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,107.90x = 742,614,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,614,672.67/28,107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.14

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