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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.13, 42,362.01 and 19,965.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.13, 42,362.01 and 19,965.27 is: 29,957.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.13 : 42,362.01 = 19,965.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.13/42,362.01 = 19,965.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.13x = 42,362.01 × 19,965.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.13x = 845,768,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,768,967.39/28,232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,957.67

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