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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,499.02, 39,342.48 and 20,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,499.02, 39,342.48 and 20,019.16 is: 27,636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,499.02 : 39,342.48 = 20,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,499.02/39,342.48 = 20,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,499.02x = 39,342.48 × 20,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,499.02x = 787,603,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,603,401.92/28,499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,636.16

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