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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,821.60, 43,211.40 and 19,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,821.60, 43,211.40 and 19,438.32 is: 29,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,821.60 : 43,211.40 = 19,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,821.60/43,211.40 = 19,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,821.60x = 43,211.40 × 19,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,821.60x = 839,957,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,957,020.85/28,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,143.32

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