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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,627.08, 42,919.86 and 19,243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,627.08, 42,919.86 and 19,243.82 is: 28,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,627.08 : 42,919.86 = 19,243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,627.08/42,919.86 = 19,243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,627.08x = 42,919.86 × 19,243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,627.08x = 825,942,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,942,167.56/28,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,851.78

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