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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.24, 42,013.62 and 19,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.24, 42,013.62 and 19,244.28 is: 28,870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.24 : 42,013.62 = 19,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.24/42,013.62 = 19,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.24x = 42,013.62 × 19,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.24x = 808,521,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,521,867.09/28,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,870.38

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