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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,775.23, 42,645.24 and 28,902.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,775.23, 42,645.24 and 28,902.51 is: 40,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,775.23 : 42,645.24 = 28,902.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,775.23/42,645.24 = 28,902.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,775.23x = 42,645.24 × 28,902.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,775.23x = 1,232,554,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,554,475.55/30,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,050.21

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