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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,350.84, 42,477.66 and 20,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,350.84, 42,477.66 and 20,015.94 is: 29,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,350.84 : 42,477.66 = 20,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,350.84/42,477.66 = 20,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,350.84x = 42,477.66 × 20,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,350.84x = 850,230,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,230,293.90/28,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,989.60

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