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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.30, 43,282.95 and 19,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.30, 43,282.95 and 19,005.70 is: 28,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.30 : 43,282.95 = 19,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.30/43,282.95 = 19,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.30x = 43,282.95 × 19,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.30x = 822,622,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,622,762.82/28,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,508.55

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