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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,225.84, 38,970.03 and 19,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,225.84, 38,970.03 and 19,270.08 is: 26,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,225.84 : 38,970.03 = 19,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,225.84/38,970.03 = 19,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,225.84x = 38,970.03 × 19,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,225.84x = 750,955,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,955,595.70/28,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,605.25

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