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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,443.66, 42,688.71 and 20,131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,443.66, 42,688.71 and 20,131.73 is: 30,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,443.66 : 42,688.71 = 20,131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,443.66/42,688.71 = 20,131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,443.66x = 42,688.71 × 20,131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,443.66x = 859,397,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,397,370.32/28,443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,214.02

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