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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,209.24, 38,912.94 and 19,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,209.24, 38,912.94 and 19,253.88 is: 26,559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,209.24 : 38,912.94 = 19,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,209.24/38,912.94 = 19,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,209.24x = 38,912.94 × 19,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,209.24x = 749,225,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,225,077.21/28,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,559.56

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