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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,364.96, 42,507.12 and 20,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,364.96, 42,507.12 and 20,910.80 is: 31,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,364.96 : 42,507.12 = 20,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,364.96/42,507.12 = 20,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,364.96x = 42,507.12 × 20,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,364.96x = 888,857,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,857,884.90/28,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,336.48

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