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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,745.80, 43,118.70 and 19,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,745.80, 43,118.70 and 19,997.80 is: 29,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,745.80 : 43,118.70 = 19,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,745.80/43,118.70 = 19,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,745.80x = 43,118.70 × 19,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,745.80x = 862,279,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,279,138.86/28,745.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,996.70

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