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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,272.50, 43,814.47 and 19,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,272.50, 43,814.47 and 19,285.50 is: 28,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,272.50 : 43,814.47 = 19,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,272.50/43,814.47 = 19,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,272.50x = 43,814.47 × 19,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,272.50x = 844,983,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,983,835.43/29,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,866.13

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