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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.39, 42,009.26 and 13,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.39, 42,009.26 and 13,026.57 is: 19,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.39 : 42,009.26 = 13,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.39/42,009.26 = 13,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.39x = 42,009.26 × 13,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.39x = 547,236,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,236,566.04/28,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,540.40

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