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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,204.38, 42,289.02 and 19,429.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,204.38, 42,289.02 and 19,429.38 is: 29,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,204.38 : 42,289.02 = 19,429.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,204.38/42,289.02 = 19,429.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,204.38x = 42,289.02 × 19,429.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,204.38x = 821,649,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,649,439.41/28,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,131.98

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