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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.78, 39,056.54 and 19,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.78, 39,056.54 and 19,354.94 is: 26,695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.78 : 39,056.54 = 19,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.78/39,056.54 = 19,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.78x = 39,056.54 × 19,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.78x = 755,936,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,936,988.31/28,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.73

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