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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,651.89, 39,521.55 and 19,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,651.89, 39,521.55 and 19,088.76 is: 26,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,651.89 : 39,521.55 = 19,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,651.89/39,521.55 = 19,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,651.89x = 39,521.55 × 19,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,651.89x = 754,417,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,417,382.78/28,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,330.46

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