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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,162.19, 38,823.76 and 19,198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,162.19, 38,823.76 and 19,198.19 is: 26,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,162.19 : 38,823.76 = 19,198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,162.19/38,823.76 = 19,198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,162.19x = 38,823.76 × 19,198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,162.19x = 745,345,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,345,920.99/28,162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.19

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