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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.96, 42,489.71 and 20,050.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.96, 42,489.71 and 20,050.10 is: 30,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.96 : 42,489.71 = 20,050.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.96/42,489.71 = 20,050.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.96x = 42,489.71 × 20,050.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.96x = 851,922,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,922,621.77/28,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,085.25

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