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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,217.70, 42,326.91 and 19,450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,217.70, 42,326.91 and 19,450.26 is: 29,175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,217.70 : 42,326.91 = 19,450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,217.70/42,326.91 = 19,450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,217.70x = 42,326.91 × 19,450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,217.70x = 823,269,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,269,404.50/28,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,175.64

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