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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.36, 39,346.02 and 20,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.36, 39,346.02 and 20,140.20 is: 27,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.36 : 39,346.02 = 20,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.36/39,346.02 = 20,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.36x = 39,346.02 × 20,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.36x = 792,436,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,436,712.00/28,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,792.74

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