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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,833.97, 64,266.32 and 19,139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,833.97, 64,266.32 and 19,139.54 is: 28,716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,833.97 : 64,266.32 = 19,139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,833.97/64,266.32 = 19,139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,833.97x = 64,266.32 × 19,139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,833.97x = 1,230,027,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,027,528.81/42,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,716.17

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