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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,021.80, 42,032.70 and 19,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,021.80, 42,032.70 and 19,711.20 is: 29,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,021.80 : 42,032.70 = 19,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,021.80/42,032.70 = 19,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,021.80x = 42,032.70 × 19,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,021.80x = 828,514,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,514,956.24/28,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,566.80

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