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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,638.61, 42,887.79 and 20,184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,638.61, 42,887.79 and 20,184.33 is: 30,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,638.61 : 42,887.79 = 20,184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,638.61/42,887.79 = 20,184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,638.61x = 42,887.79 × 20,184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,638.61x = 865,661,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,661,467.16/28,638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,227.08

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