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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,169.78, 38,906.22 and 19,201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,169.78, 38,906.22 and 19,201.88 is: 26,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,169.78 : 38,906.22 = 19,201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,169.78/38,906.22 = 19,201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,169.78x = 38,906.22 × 19,201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,169.78x = 747,072,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,072,567.69/28,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,520.36

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