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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.95, 43,281.03 and 19,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.95, 43,281.03 and 19,555.73 is: 29,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.95 : 43,281.03 = 19,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.95/43,281.03 = 19,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.95x = 43,281.03 × 19,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.95x = 846,392,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,392,156.03/28,855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,331.64

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