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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.38, 42,048.96 and 20,605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.38, 42,048.96 and 20,605.36 is: 30,878.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.38 : 42,048.96 = 20,605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.38/42,048.96 = 20,605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.38x = 42,048.96 × 20,605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.38x = 866,433,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,433,958.43/28,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,878.59

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