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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,603.97, 39,429.72 and 20,082.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,603.97, 39,429.72 and 20,082.18 is: 27,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,603.97 : 39,429.72 = 20,082.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,603.97/39,429.72 = 20,082.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,603.97x = 39,429.72 × 20,082.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,603.97x = 791,834,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,834,734.39/28,603.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.69

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