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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,538.15, 39,379.96 and 19,320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,538.15, 39,379.96 and 19,320.95 is: 26,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,538.15 : 39,379.96 = 19,320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,538.15/39,379.96 = 19,320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,538.15x = 39,379.96 × 19,320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,538.15x = 760,858,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,858,360.76/28,538.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.10

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