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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,368.37, 42,508.64 and 19,487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,368.37, 42,508.64 and 19,487.96 is: 29,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,368.37 : 42,508.64 = 19,487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,368.37/42,508.64 = 19,487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,368.37x = 42,508.64 × 19,487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,368.37x = 828,406,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,406,512.15/28,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,201.77

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