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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,020.96, 41,405.28 and 28,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,020.96, 41,405.28 and 28,008.88 is: 38,630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,020.96 : 41,405.28 = 28,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,020.96/41,405.28 = 28,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,020.96x = 41,405.28 × 28,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,020.96x = 1,159,715,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,715,518.89/30,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,630.19

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