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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.27, 42,322.41 and 19,906.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.27, 42,322.41 and 19,906.51 is: 29,864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.27 : 42,322.41 = 19,906.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.27/42,322.41 = 19,906.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.27x = 42,322.41 × 19,906.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.27x = 842,491,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,491,477.89/28,210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,864.71

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