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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.21, 38,736.95 and 20,497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.21, 38,736.95 and 20,497.77 is: 28,298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.21 : 38,736.95 = 20,497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.21/38,736.95 = 20,497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.21x = 38,736.95 × 20,497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.21x = 794,020,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,020,989.11/28,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,298.05

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