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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,444.60, 42,609.30 and 19,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,444.60, 42,609.30 and 19,689.40 is: 29,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,444.60 : 42,609.30 = 19,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,444.60/42,609.30 = 19,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,444.60x = 42,609.30 × 19,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,444.60x = 838,951,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,951,551.42/28,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,494.23

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