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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.28, 38,690.01 and 20,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.28, 38,690.01 and 20,948.40 is: 28,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.28 : 38,690.01 = 20,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.28/38,690.01 = 20,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.28x = 38,690.01 × 20,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.28x = 810,493,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,493,805.48/28,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,910.81

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