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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,191.73, 117,287.73 and 19,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,191.73, 117,287.73 and 19,027.44 is: 28,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,191.73 : 117,287.73 = 19,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,191.73/117,287.73 = 19,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,191.73x = 117,287.73 × 19,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,191.73x = 2,231,685,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,685,245.31/78,191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,541.19

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