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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,140.46, 42,163.96 and 19,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,140.46, 42,163.96 and 19,803.04 is: 29,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,140.46 : 42,163.96 = 19,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,140.46/42,163.96 = 19,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,140.46x = 42,163.96 × 19,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,140.46x = 834,974,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,974,586.44/28,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,671.68

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