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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,856.80, 43,285.20 and 19,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,856.80, 43,285.20 and 19,007.20 is: 28,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,856.80 : 43,285.20 = 19,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,856.80/43,285.20 = 19,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,856.80x = 43,285.20 × 19,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,856.80x = 822,730,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,730,453.44/28,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,510.80

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