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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.20, 28,104.80 and 20,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.20, 28,104.80 and 20,033.20 is: 28,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.20 : 28,104.80 = 20,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.20/28,104.80 = 20,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.20x = 28,104.80 × 20,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.20x = 563,029,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,029,079.36/20,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,104.80

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