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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.72, 38,905.92 and 20,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.72, 38,905.92 and 20,741.76 is: 28,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.72 : 38,905.92 = 20,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.72/38,905.92 = 20,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.72x = 38,905.92 × 20,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.72x = 806,977,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,977,255.22/28,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,609.40

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