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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.88, 38,848.34 and 19,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.88, 38,848.34 and 19,159.80 is: 26,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.88 : 38,848.34 = 19,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.88/38,848.34 = 19,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.88x = 38,848.34 × 19,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.88x = 744,326,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,326,424.73/28,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.23

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