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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.20, 42,349.80 and 19,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.20, 42,349.80 and 19,938.80 is: 29,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.20 : 42,349.80 = 19,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.20/42,349.80 = 19,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.20x = 42,349.80 × 19,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.20x = 844,404,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,404,192.24/28,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,908.20

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