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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,555.74, 42,759.83 and 19,698.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,555.74, 42,759.83 and 19,698.39 is: 29,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,555.74 : 42,759.83 = 19,698.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,555.74/42,759.83 = 19,698.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,555.74x = 42,759.83 × 19,698.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,555.74x = 842,299,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,299,856.92/28,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,496.69

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