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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,483.59, 42,734.03 and 20,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,483.59, 42,734.03 and 20,179.67 is: 30,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,483.59 : 42,734.03 = 20,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,483.59/42,734.03 = 20,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,483.59x = 42,734.03 × 20,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,483.59x = 862,358,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,358,629.11/28,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,275.63

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