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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,230.80, 42,346.20 and 19,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,230.80, 42,346.20 and 19,482.80 is: 29,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,230.80 : 42,346.20 = 19,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,230.80/42,346.20 = 19,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,230.80x = 42,346.20 × 19,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,230.80x = 825,022,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,022,545.36/28,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,224.20

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