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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,911.36, 39,899.52 and 20,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,911.36, 39,899.52 and 20,064 is: 27,689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,911.36 : 39,899.52 = 20,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,911.36/39,899.52 = 20,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,911.36x = 39,899.52 × 20,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,911.36x = 800,543,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,543,969.28/28,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,689.60

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