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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,649.52, 42,966.96 and 19,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,649.52, 42,966.96 and 19,284.24 is: 28,921.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,649.52 : 42,966.96 = 19,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,649.52/42,966.96 = 19,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,649.52x = 42,966.96 × 19,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,649.52x = 828,585,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,585,168.71/28,649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,921.43

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