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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,154.72, 42,246.68 and 20,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,154.72, 42,246.68 and 20,427.32 is: 30,651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,154.72 : 42,246.68 = 20,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,154.72/42,246.68 = 20,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,154.72x = 42,246.68 × 20,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,154.72x = 862,986,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,986,451.30/28,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,651.57

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