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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,871.82, 43,304.94 and 19,571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,871.82, 43,304.94 and 19,571.63 is: 29,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,871.82 : 43,304.94 = 19,571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,871.82/43,304.94 = 19,571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,871.82x = 43,304.94 × 19,571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,871.82x = 847,548,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,548,046.33/28,871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,355.55

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