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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.70, 42,331.41 and 19,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.70, 42,331.41 and 19,453.26 is: 29,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.70 : 42,331.41 = 19,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.70/42,331.41 = 19,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.70x = 42,331.41 × 19,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.70x = 823,483,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,483,924.90/28,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,180.14

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