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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,369.80, 42,554.70 and 19,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,369.80, 42,554.70 and 19,038.60 is: 28,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,369.80 : 42,554.70 = 19,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,369.80/42,554.70 = 19,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,369.80x = 42,554.70 × 19,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,369.80x = 810,181,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,181,911.42/28,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,557.90

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