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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,938.64, 43,432.54 and 20,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,938.64, 43,432.54 and 20,639 is: 30,976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,938.64 : 43,432.54 = 20,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,938.64/43,432.54 = 20,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,938.64x = 43,432.54 × 20,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,938.64x = 896,404,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,404,193.06/28,938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,976.03

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