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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.71, 42,392.03 and 19,392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.71, 42,392.03 and 19,392.15 is: 29,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.71 : 42,392.03 = 19,392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.71/42,392.03 = 19,392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.71x = 42,392.03 × 19,392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.71x = 822,072,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,072,666.57/28,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.83

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