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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,275.17, 39,002.36 and 20,328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,275.17, 39,002.36 and 20,328.05 is: 28,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,275.17 : 39,002.36 = 20,328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,275.17/39,002.36 = 20,328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,275.17x = 39,002.36 × 20,328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,275.17x = 792,841,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,841,627.55/28,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,040.21

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