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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,605.90, 42,869.36 and 20,644.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,605.90, 42,869.36 and 20,644.95 is: 30,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,605.90 : 42,869.36 = 20,644.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,605.90/42,869.36 = 20,644.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,605.90x = 42,869.36 × 20,644.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,605.90x = 885,035,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,035,476.16/28,605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,938.92

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