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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,019.64, 38,613.92 and 20,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,019.64, 38,613.92 and 20,047.98 is: 27,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,019.64 : 38,613.92 = 20,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,019.64/38,613.92 = 20,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,019.64x = 38,613.92 × 20,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,019.64x = 774,130,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,130,902.81/28,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,628.16

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