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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,036.23, 42,007.51 and 19,701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,036.23, 42,007.51 and 19,701.33 is: 29,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,036.23 : 42,007.51 = 19,701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,036.23/42,007.51 = 19,701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,036.23x = 42,007.51 × 19,701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,036.23x = 827,603,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,603,684.09/28,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,519.08

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