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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.28, 42,362.33 and 19,965.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.28, 42,362.33 and 19,965.42 is: 29,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.28 : 42,362.33 = 19,965.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.28/42,362.33 = 19,965.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.28x = 42,362.33 × 19,965.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.28x = 845,781,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,781,610.80/28,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,957.96

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