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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.80, 42,007.20 and 19,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.80, 42,007.20 and 19,694.20 is: 29,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.80 : 42,007.20 = 19,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.80/42,007.20 = 19,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.80x = 42,007.20 × 19,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.80x = 827,298,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,298,198.24/28,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,541.30

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