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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.80, 34,459.20 and 19,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.80, 34,459.20 and 19,279.20 is: 28,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.80 : 34,459.20 = 19,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.80/34,459.20 = 19,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.80x = 34,459.20 × 19,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.80x = 664,345,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,345,808.64/22,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,918.80

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