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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.63, 43,411.52 and 20,624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.63, 43,411.52 and 20,624.97 is: 30,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.63 : 43,411.52 = 20,624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.63/43,411.52 = 20,624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.63x = 43,411.52 × 20,624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.63x = 895,361,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,361,297.65/28,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,954.98

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