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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,297.53, 39,062.57 and 19,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,297.53, 39,062.57 and 19,101.08 is: 26,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,297.53 : 39,062.57 = 19,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,297.53/39,062.57 = 19,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,297.53x = 39,062.57 × 19,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,297.53x = 746,137,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,137,276.73/28,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,367.58

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