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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,592.08, 39,470.76 and 19,047.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,592.08, 39,470.76 and 19,047.85 is: 26,295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,592.08 : 39,470.76 = 19,047.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,592.08/39,470.76 = 19,047.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,592.08x = 39,470.76 × 19,047.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,592.08x = 751,833,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,833,115.87/28,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.15

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