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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,211.76, 38,942.34 and 19,252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,211.76, 38,942.34 and 19,252.86 is: 26,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,211.76 : 38,942.34 = 19,252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,211.76/38,942.34 = 19,252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,211.76x = 38,942.34 × 19,252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,211.76x = 749,751,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,751,420.09/28,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.85

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