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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,578.80, 28,897.80 and 20,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,578.80, 28,897.80 and 20,578.80 is: 28,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,578.80 : 28,897.80 = 20,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,578.80/28,897.80 = 20,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,578.80x = 28,897.80 × 20,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,578.80x = 594,682,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,682,046.64/20,578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,897.80

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