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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,568.65, 42,836.94 and 19,572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,568.65, 42,836.94 and 19,572.93 is: 29,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,568.65 : 42,836.94 = 19,572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,568.65/42,836.94 = 19,572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,568.65x = 42,836.94 × 19,572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,568.65x = 838,444,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,444,428.03/28,568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.41

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