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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.20, 38,736.84 and 20,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.20, 38,736.84 and 20,982.32 is: 28,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.20 : 38,736.84 = 20,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.20/38,736.84 = 20,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.20x = 38,736.84 × 20,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.20x = 812,788,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,788,772.67/28,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,957.64

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