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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,607.46, 42,821.28 and 19,815.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,607.46, 42,821.28 and 19,815.72 is: 29,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,607.46 : 42,821.28 = 19,815.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,607.46/42,821.28 = 19,815.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,607.46x = 42,821.28 × 19,815.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,607.46x = 848,534,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,534,494.52/28,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,661.30

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