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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.79, 42,367.32 and 19,968.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.79, 42,367.32 and 19,968.93 is: 29,963.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.79 : 42,367.32 = 19,968.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.79/42,367.32 = 19,968.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.79x = 42,367.32 × 19,968.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.79x = 846,030,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,030,047.37/28,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,963.04

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