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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.59, 42,274.90 and 19,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.59, 42,274.90 and 19,867.32 is: 29,748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.59 : 42,274.90 = 19,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.59/42,274.90 = 19,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.59x = 42,274.90 × 19,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.59x = 839,888,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,888,754.89/28,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,748.91

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