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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,886.90, 43,344.11 and 20,015.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,886.90, 43,344.11 and 20,015.91 is: 30,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,886.90 : 43,344.11 = 20,015.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,886.90/43,344.11 = 20,015.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,886.90x = 43,344.11 × 20,015.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,886.90x = 867,571,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,571,854.83/28,886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,033.41

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