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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.11, 38,629.35 and 20,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.11, 38,629.35 and 20,445.48 is: 28,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.11 : 38,629.35 = 20,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.11/38,629.35 = 20,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.11x = 38,629.35 × 20,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.11x = 789,795,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,795,602.84/28,011.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,195.80

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