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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,360.84, 42,492.64 and 20,025.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,360.84, 42,492.64 and 20,025.96 is: 30,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,360.84 : 42,492.64 = 20,025.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,360.84/42,492.64 = 20,025.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,360.84x = 42,492.64 × 20,025.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,360.84x = 850,955,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,955,908.93/28,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,004.61

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