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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.91, 42,389.88 and 20,517.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.91, 42,389.88 and 20,517.93 is: 30,776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.91 : 42,389.88 = 20,517.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.91/42,389.88 = 20,517.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.91x = 42,389.88 × 20,517.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.91x = 869,752,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,752,590.55/28,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,776.91

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