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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,406.60, 42,609.90 and 20,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,406.60, 42,609.90 and 20,112.20 is: 30,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,406.60 : 42,609.90 = 20,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,406.60/42,609.90 = 20,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,406.60x = 42,609.90 × 20,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,406.60x = 856,978,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,978,830.78/28,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,168.30

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