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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,146.36, 42,219.60 and 19,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,146.36, 42,219.60 and 19,354.68 is: 29,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,146.36 : 42,219.60 = 19,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,146.36/42,219.60 = 19,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,146.36x = 42,219.60 × 19,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,146.36x = 817,146,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,146,847.73/28,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,032.06

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