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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.89, 42,386.42 and 19,949.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.89, 42,386.42 and 19,949.11 is: 29,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.89 : 42,386.42 = 19,949.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.89/42,386.42 = 19,949.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.89x = 42,386.42 × 19,949.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.89x = 845,571,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,571,298.99/28,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,928.67

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