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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,844.58, 43,306.70 and 19,937.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,844.58, 43,306.70 and 19,937.97 is: 29,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,844.58 : 43,306.70 = 19,937.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,844.58/43,306.70 = 19,937.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,844.58x = 43,306.70 × 19,937.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,844.58x = 863,447,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,447,585.71/28,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,934.48

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