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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,628, 84,942.72 and 19,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,628, 84,942.72 and 19,692 is: 29,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,628 : 84,942.72 = 19,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,628/84,942.72 = 19,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,628x = 84,942.72 × 19,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,628x = 1,672,692,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,692,042.24/56,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,538.25

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