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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.90, 46,433.85 and 28,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.90, 46,433.85 and 28,987.60 is: 43,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.90 : 46,433.85 = 28,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.90/46,433.85 = 28,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.90x = 46,433.85 × 28,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.90x = 1,346,005,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,005,870.26/30,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,481.40

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