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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,158.59, 42,292.55 and 20,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,158.59, 42,292.55 and 20,733.72 is: 31,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,158.59 : 42,292.55 = 20,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,158.59/42,292.55 = 20,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,158.59x = 42,292.55 × 20,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,158.59x = 876,881,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,881,941.62/28,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,140.84

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