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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.39, 42,010.76 and 13,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.39, 42,010.76 and 13,027.57 is: 19,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.39 : 42,010.76 = 13,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.39/42,010.76 = 13,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.39x = 42,010.76 × 13,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.39x = 547,298,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,298,116.65/28,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.90

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