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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,279.20, 38,993.04 and 20,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,279.20, 38,993.04 and 20,295.84 is: 27,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,279.20 : 38,993.04 = 20,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,279.20/38,993.04 = 20,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,279.20x = 38,993.04 × 20,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,279.20x = 791,396,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,396,500.95/28,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,985.11

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