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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,020.44, 38,655.96 and 20,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,020.44, 38,655.96 and 20,059.76 is: 27,673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,020.44 : 38,655.96 = 20,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,020.44/38,655.96 = 20,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,020.44x = 38,655.96 × 20,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,020.44x = 775,429,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,429,280.17/28,020.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,673.70

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