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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.09, 42,317.53 and 19,909.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.09, 42,317.53 and 19,909.19 is: 29,829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.09 : 42,317.53 = 19,909.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.09/42,317.53 = 19,909.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.09x = 42,317.53 × 19,909.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.09x = 842,507,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,507,745.10/28,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,829.52

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