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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,673.60, 43,010.40 and 19,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,673.60, 43,010.40 and 19,342.40 is: 29,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,673.60 : 43,010.40 = 19,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,673.60/43,010.40 = 19,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,673.60x = 43,010.40 × 19,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,673.60x = 831,924,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,924,360.96/28,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,013.60

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