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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,276.59, 39,004.41 and 20,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,276.59, 39,004.41 and 20,329.59 is: 28,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,276.59 : 39,004.41 = 20,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,276.59/39,004.41 = 20,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,276.59x = 39,004.41 × 20,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,276.59x = 792,943,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,943,663.49/28,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,042.41

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