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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,657.80, 42,986.70 and 19,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,657.80, 42,986.70 and 19,909.80 is: 29,864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,657.80 : 42,986.70 = 19,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,657.80/42,986.70 = 19,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,657.80x = 42,986.70 × 19,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,657.80x = 855,856,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,856,599.66/28,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,864.70

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