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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,256.70, 38,973.12 and 19,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,256.70, 38,973.12 and 19,290 is: 26,605.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,256.70 : 38,973.12 = 19,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,256.70/38,973.12 = 19,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,256.70x = 38,973.12 × 19,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,256.70x = 751,791,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,791,484.80/28,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,605.78

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