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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,173.78, 38,911.77 and 19,205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,173.78, 38,911.77 and 19,205.91 is: 26,525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,173.78 : 38,911.77 = 19,205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,173.78/38,911.77 = 19,205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,173.78x = 38,911.77 × 19,205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,173.78x = 747,335,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,335,952.56/28,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,525.94

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