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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,622.35, 42,924.78 and 19,794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,622.35, 42,924.78 and 19,794.42 is: 29,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,622.35 : 42,924.78 = 19,794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,622.35/42,924.78 = 19,794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,622.35x = 42,924.78 × 19,794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,622.35x = 849,671,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,671,123.73/28,622.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,685.58

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