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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,572.80, 29,359.20 and 19,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,572.80, 29,359.20 and 19,281.20 is: 28,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,572.80 : 29,359.20 = 19,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,572.80/29,359.20 = 19,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,572.80x = 29,359.20 × 19,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,572.80x = 566,080,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,080,607.04/19,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,921.80

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