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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,216.80, 42,238.80 and 20,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,216.80, 42,238.80 and 20,440.80 is: 30,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,216.80 : 42,238.80 = 20,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,216.80/42,238.80 = 20,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,216.80x = 42,238.80 × 20,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,216.80x = 863,394,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,394,863.04/28,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,598.61

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