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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,269.84, 42,356.16 and 19,934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,269.84, 42,356.16 and 19,934.94 is: 29,868.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,269.84 : 42,356.16 = 19,934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,269.84/42,356.16 = 19,934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,269.84x = 42,356.16 × 19,934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,269.84x = 844,367,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,367,508.23/28,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,868.14

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