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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,688.80, 43,033.20 and 19,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,688.80, 43,033.20 and 19,940.80 is: 29,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,688.80 : 43,033.20 = 19,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,688.80/43,033.20 = 19,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,688.80x = 43,033.20 × 19,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,688.80x = 858,116,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,116,434.56/28,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,911.20

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