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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,230.84, 38,976.94 and 19,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,230.84, 38,976.94 and 19,275.08 is: 26,612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,230.84 : 38,976.94 = 19,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,230.84/38,976.94 = 19,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,230.84x = 38,976.94 × 19,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,230.84x = 751,283,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,283,636.66/28,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.16

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