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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,665.60, 42,998.40 and 19,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,665.60, 42,998.40 and 19,334.40 is: 29,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,665.60 : 42,998.40 = 19,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,665.60/42,998.40 = 19,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,665.60x = 42,998.40 × 19,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,665.60x = 831,348,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,348,264.96/28,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,001.60

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