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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,145.72, 42,233.16 and 20,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,145.72, 42,233.16 and 20,418.32 is: 30,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,145.72 : 42,233.16 = 20,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,145.72/42,233.16 = 20,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,145.72x = 42,233.16 × 20,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,145.72x = 862,330,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,330,175.49/28,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,638.06

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