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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,448.07, 42,637.54 and 20,130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,448.07, 42,637.54 and 20,130.51 is: 30,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,448.07 : 42,637.54 = 20,130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,448.07/42,637.54 = 20,130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,448.07x = 42,637.54 × 20,130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,448.07x = 858,315,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,315,425.35/28,448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,171.31

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