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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,570.43, 39,433.76 and 19,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,570.43, 39,433.76 and 19,010.72 is: 26,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,570.43 : 39,433.76 = 19,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,570.43/39,433.76 = 19,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,570.43x = 39,433.76 × 19,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,570.43x = 749,663,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,663,877.68/28,570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.15

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