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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,423.08, 39,217.86 and 20,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,423.08, 39,217.86 and 20,482.92 is: 28,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,423.08 : 39,217.86 = 20,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,423.08/39,217.86 = 20,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,423.08x = 39,217.86 × 20,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,423.08x = 803,296,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,296,288.95/28,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,262.11

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