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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,111.86, 38,826.27 and 19,143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,111.86, 38,826.27 and 19,143.81 is: 26,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,111.86 : 38,826.27 = 19,143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,111.86/38,826.27 = 19,143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,111.86x = 38,826.27 × 19,143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,111.86x = 743,282,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,282,735.89/28,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.18

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