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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,367, 42,476.16 and 20,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,367, 42,476.16 and 20,001.72 is: 29,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,367 : 42,476.16 = 20,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,367/42,476.16 = 20,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,367x = 42,476.16 × 20,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,367x = 849,596,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,596,259.00/28,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,950.16

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