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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,391.56, 42,609.66 and 19,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,391.56, 42,609.66 and 19,687.72 is: 29,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,391.56 : 42,609.66 = 19,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,391.56/42,609.66 = 19,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,391.56x = 42,609.66 × 19,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,391.56x = 838,887,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,887,055.38/28,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,547.06

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