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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,173.72, 42,275.16 and 20,446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,173.72, 42,275.16 and 20,446.32 is: 30,680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,173.72 : 42,275.16 = 20,446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,173.72/42,275.16 = 20,446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,173.72x = 42,275.16 × 20,446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,173.72x = 864,371,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,371,449.41/28,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,680.06

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