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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,825.64, 43,217.40 and 19,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,825.64, 43,217.40 and 19,442.32 is: 29,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,825.64 : 43,217.40 = 19,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,825.64/43,217.40 = 19,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,825.64x = 43,217.40 × 19,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,825.64x = 840,246,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,246,520.37/28,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,149.28

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