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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.16, 42,010.46 and 13,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.16, 42,010.46 and 13,027.34 is: 19,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.16 : 42,010.46 = 13,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.16/42,010.46 = 13,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.16x = 42,010.46 × 13,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.16x = 547,284,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,284,545.98/28,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.58

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