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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.84, 38,644.56 and 20,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.84, 38,644.56 and 20,070.18 is: 27,658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.84 : 38,644.56 = 20,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.84/38,644.56 = 20,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.84x = 38,644.56 × 20,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.84x = 775,603,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,603,275.22/28,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,658.79

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