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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.40, 42,877.60 and 20,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.40, 42,877.60 and 20,650.44 is: 30,947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.40 : 42,877.60 = 20,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.40/42,877.60 = 20,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.40x = 42,877.60 × 20,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.40x = 885,441,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,441,306.14/28,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,947.15

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