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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.40, 43,289.40 and 20,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.40, 43,289.40 and 20,176.40 is: 30,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.40 : 43,289.40 = 20,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.40/43,289.40 = 20,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.40x = 43,289.40 × 20,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.40x = 873,424,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,424,250.16/28,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,196.80

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