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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.73, 38,601.60 and 20,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.73, 38,601.60 and 20,039.12 is: 27,615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.73 : 38,601.60 = 20,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.73/38,601.60 = 20,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.73x = 38,601.60 × 20,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.73x = 773,541,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,541,901.58/28,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.91

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