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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,541.80, 42,812.70 and 20,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,541.80, 42,812.70 and 20,231.20 is: 30,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,541.80 : 42,812.70 = 20,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,541.80/42,812.70 = 20,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,541.80x = 42,812.70 × 20,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,541.80x = 866,152,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,152,296.24/28,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,346.80

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