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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,999.60, 43,499.40 and 19,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,999.60, 43,499.40 and 19,783.60 is: 29,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,999.60 : 43,499.40 = 19,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,999.60/43,499.40 = 19,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,999.60x = 43,499.40 × 19,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,999.60x = 860,574,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,574,729.84/28,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,675.40

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