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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,363.52, 42,470.94 and 19,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,363.52, 42,470.94 and 19,998.24 is: 29,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,363.52 : 42,470.94 = 19,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,363.52/42,470.94 = 19,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,363.52x = 42,470.94 × 19,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,363.52x = 849,344,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,344,051.15/28,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,944.95

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