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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.80, 42,588.16 and 20,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.80, 42,588.16 and 20,082.32 is: 30,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.80 : 42,588.16 = 20,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.80/42,588.16 = 20,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.80x = 42,588.16 × 20,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.80x = 855,269,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,269,057.33/28,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,099.42

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