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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.01, 41,513.74 and 28,220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.01, 41,513.74 and 28,220.55 is: 38,862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.01 : 41,513.74 = 28,220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.01/41,513.74 = 28,220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.01x = 41,513.74 × 28,220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.01x = 1,171,540,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,540,575.36/30,146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,862.21

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