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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,132.70, 28,244.10 and 20,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,132.70, 28,244.10 and 20,132.70 is: 28,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,132.70 : 28,244.10 = 20,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,132.70/28,244.10 = 20,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,132.70x = 28,244.10 × 20,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,132.70x = 568,629,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,629,992.07/20,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,244.10

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