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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,285.76, 42,388.52 and 20,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,285.76, 42,388.52 and 20,831.76 is: 31,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,285.76 : 42,388.52 = 20,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,285.76/42,388.52 = 20,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,285.76x = 42,388.52 × 20,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,285.76x = 883,027,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,027,475.40/28,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,218.09

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