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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,979.34, 43,490.97 and 19,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,979.34, 43,490.97 and 19,115.34 is: 28,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,979.34 : 43,490.97 = 19,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,979.34/43,490.97 = 19,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,979.34x = 43,490.97 × 19,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,979.34x = 831,344,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,344,678.48/28,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,687.50

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