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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,260.91, 42,391.38 and 20,518.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,260.91, 42,391.38 and 20,518.93 is: 30,778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,260.91 : 42,391.38 = 20,518.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,260.91/42,391.38 = 20,518.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,260.91x = 42,391.38 × 20,518.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,260.91x = 869,825,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,825,758.82/28,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,778.41

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