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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,537.80, 42,806.70 and 20,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,537.80, 42,806.70 and 20,227.20 is: 30,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,537.80 : 42,806.70 = 20,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,537.80/42,806.70 = 20,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,537.80x = 42,806.70 × 20,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,537.80x = 865,859,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,859,682.24/28,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,340.80

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