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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,040.40, 42,060.60 and 20,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,040.40, 42,060.60 and 20,167.20 is: 30,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,040.40 : 42,060.60 = 20,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,040.40/42,060.60 = 20,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,040.40x = 42,060.60 × 20,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,040.40x = 848,244,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,244,532.32/28,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,250.80

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