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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,618.14, 39,451.56 and 20,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,618.14, 39,451.56 and 20,094.31 is: 27,701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,618.14 : 39,451.56 = 20,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,618.14/39,451.56 = 20,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,618.14x = 39,451.56 × 20,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,618.14x = 792,751,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,751,850.58/28,618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,701.02

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