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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,492.30, 28,728.10 and 20,492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,492.30, 28,728.10 and 20,492.30 is: 28,728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,492.30 : 28,728.10 = 20,492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,492.30/28,728.10 = 20,492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,492.30x = 28,728.10 × 20,492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,492.30x = 588,704,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,704,843.63/20,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,728.10

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