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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,663.07, 39,542.99 and 20,687.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,663.07, 39,542.99 and 20,687.81 is: 28,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,663.07 : 39,542.99 = 20,687.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,663.07/39,542.99 = 20,687.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,663.07x = 39,542.99 × 20,687.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,663.07x = 818,057,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,057,562.80/28,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,540.48

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