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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,211.52, 38,942 and 19,252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,211.52, 38,942 and 19,252.62 is: 26,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,211.52 : 38,942 = 19,252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,211.52/38,942 = 19,252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,211.52x = 38,942 × 19,252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,211.52x = 749,735,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,735,528.04/28,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.51

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