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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,536.18, 39,385.32 and 19,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,536.18, 39,385.32 and 19,121.10 is: 26,390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,536.18 : 39,385.32 = 19,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,536.18/39,385.32 = 19,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,536.18x = 39,385.32 × 19,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,536.18x = 753,090,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,090,642.25/28,536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,390.73

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