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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,227.30, 42,347.98 and 19,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,227.30, 42,347.98 and 19,923.52 is: 29,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,227.30 : 42,347.98 = 19,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,227.30/42,347.98 = 19,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,227.30x = 42,347.98 × 19,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,227.30x = 843,720,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,720,826.49/28,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,890.24

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