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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.20, 45,307.80 and 28,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.20, 45,307.80 and 28,747.20 is: 43,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.20 : 45,307.80 = 28,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.20/45,307.80 = 28,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.20x = 45,307.80 × 28,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.20x = 1,302,472,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,472,388.16/30,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,120.80

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