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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.20, 42,160.38 and 19,753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.20, 42,160.38 and 19,753.11 is: 29,585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.20 : 42,160.38 = 19,753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.20/42,160.38 = 19,753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.20x = 42,160.38 × 19,753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.20x = 832,798,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,798,623.78/28,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,585.16

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