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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.60, 42,003.90 and 20,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.60, 42,003.90 and 20,129.40 is: 30,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.60 : 42,003.90 = 20,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.60/42,003.90 = 20,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.60x = 42,003.90 × 20,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.60x = 845,513,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,513,304.66/28,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,194.10

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