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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,477.70, 28,727.10 and 20,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,477.70, 28,727.10 and 20,477.70 is: 28,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,477.70 : 28,727.10 = 20,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,477.70/28,727.10 = 20,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,477.70x = 28,727.10 × 20,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,477.70x = 588,264,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,264,935.67/20,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,727.10

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