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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.40, 41,949.90 and 19,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.40, 41,949.90 and 19,283.40 is: 28,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.40 : 41,949.90 = 19,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.40/41,949.90 = 19,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.40x = 41,949.90 × 19,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.40x = 808,936,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,936,701.66/28,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,858.23

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