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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.60, 38,947.20 and 19,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.60, 38,947.20 and 19,281.60 is: 26,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.60 : 38,947.20 = 19,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.60/38,947.20 = 19,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.60x = 38,947.20 × 19,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.60x = 750,964,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,964,331.52/28,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.25

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