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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,113.66, 38,828.73 and 19,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,113.66, 38,828.73 and 19,145.58 is: 26,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,113.66 : 38,828.73 = 19,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,113.66/38,828.73 = 19,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,113.66x = 38,828.73 × 19,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,113.66x = 743,398,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,398,556.51/28,113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,442.61

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