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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.60, 28,277.80 and 20,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.60, 28,277.80 and 20,177.60 is: 28,277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.60 : 28,277.80 = 20,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.60/28,277.80 = 20,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.60x = 28,277.80 × 20,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.60x = 570,578,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,578,137.28/20,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,277.80

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