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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,443.52, 42,630.69 and 20,125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,443.52, 42,630.69 and 20,125.94 is: 30,164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,443.52 : 42,630.69 = 20,125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,443.52/42,630.69 = 20,125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,443.52x = 42,630.69 × 20,125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,443.52x = 857,982,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,982,495.95/28,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,164.43

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