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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,744.60, 43,116.90 and 19,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,744.60, 43,116.90 and 19,413.40 is: 29,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,744.60 : 43,116.90 = 19,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,744.60/43,116.90 = 19,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,744.60x = 43,116.90 × 19,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,744.60x = 837,045,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,045,626.46/28,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,120.10

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