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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.32, 41,994.27 and 19,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.32, 41,994.27 and 19,692.42 is: 29,505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.32 : 41,994.27 = 19,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.32/41,994.27 = 19,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.32x = 41,994.27 × 19,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.32x = 826,968,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,968,802.43/28,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,505.81

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