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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,029.06, 38,682.81 and 20,943.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,029.06, 38,682.81 and 20,943.18 is: 28,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,029.06 : 38,682.81 = 20,943.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,029.06/38,682.81 = 20,943.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,029.06x = 38,682.81 × 20,943.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,029.06x = 810,141,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,141,052.74/28,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,903.61

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