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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,654.80, 42,982.20 and 19,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,654.80, 42,982.20 and 19,906.80 is: 29,860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,654.80 : 42,982.20 = 19,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,654.80/42,982.20 = 19,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,654.80x = 42,982.20 × 19,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,654.80x = 855,638,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,638,058.96/28,654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,860.20

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