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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,622.96, 42,925.70 and 19,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,622.96, 42,925.70 and 19,795.03 is: 29,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,622.96 : 42,925.70 = 19,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,622.96/42,925.70 = 19,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,622.96x = 42,925.70 × 19,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,622.96x = 849,715,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,715,205.67/28,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,686.49

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