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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,571.94, 42,809.13 and 20,238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,571.94, 42,809.13 and 20,238.12 is: 30,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,571.94 : 42,809.13 = 20,238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,571.94/42,809.13 = 20,238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,571.94x = 42,809.13 × 20,238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,571.94x = 866,376,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,376,310.04/28,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.63

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