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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,640.80, 42,961.20 and 19,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,640.80, 42,961.20 and 19,892.80 is: 29,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,640.80 : 42,961.20 = 19,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,640.80/42,961.20 = 19,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,640.80x = 42,961.20 × 19,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,640.80x = 854,618,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,618,559.36/28,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,839.20

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