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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,607.96, 42,822.02 and 19,816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,607.96, 42,822.02 and 19,816.22 is: 29,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,607.96 : 42,822.02 = 19,816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,607.96/42,822.02 = 19,816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,607.96x = 42,822.02 × 19,816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,607.96x = 848,570,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,570,569.16/28,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,662.04

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