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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,113.15, 38,828.03 and 19,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,113.15, 38,828.03 and 19,145.08 is: 26,441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,113.15 : 38,828.03 = 19,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,113.15/38,828.03 = 19,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,113.15x = 38,828.03 × 19,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,113.15x = 743,365,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,365,740.59/28,113.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.92

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