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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,228.33, 42,349.62 and 19,924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,228.33, 42,349.62 and 19,924.57 is: 29,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,228.33 : 42,349.62 = 19,924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,228.33/42,349.62 = 19,924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,228.33x = 42,349.62 × 19,924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,228.33x = 843,797,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,797,745.53/28,228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,891.87

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