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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,934.38, 43,356.91 and 19,537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,934.38, 43,356.91 and 19,537.57 is: 29,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,934.38 : 43,356.91 = 19,537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,934.38/43,356.91 = 19,537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,934.38x = 43,356.91 × 19,537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,934.38x = 847,088,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,088,664.11/28,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,276.20

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