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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.70, 41,974.65 and 20,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.70, 41,974.65 and 20,577.30 is: 30,838.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.70 : 41,974.65 = 20,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.70/41,974.65 = 20,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.70x = 41,974.65 × 20,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.70x = 863,724,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,724,965.45/28,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,838.84

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