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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,605.40, 42,868.60 and 20,644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,605.40, 42,868.60 and 20,644.45 is: 30,938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,605.40 : 42,868.60 = 20,644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,605.40/42,868.60 = 20,644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,605.40x = 42,868.60 × 20,644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,605.40x = 884,998,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,998,669.27/28,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,938.17

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