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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.50, 38,847.84 and 19,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.50, 38,847.84 and 19,159.45 is: 26,461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.50 : 38,847.84 = 19,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.50/38,847.84 = 19,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.50x = 38,847.84 × 19,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.50x = 744,303,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,303,248.09/28,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,461.76

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