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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,662.30, 42,993.45 and 19,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,662.30, 42,993.45 and 19,914.30 is: 29,871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,662.30 : 42,993.45 = 19,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,662.30/42,993.45 = 19,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,662.30x = 42,993.45 × 19,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,662.30x = 856,184,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,184,461.34/28,662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,871.45

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