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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.76, 42,011.62 and 13,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.76, 42,011.62 and 13,006.68 is: 19,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.76 : 42,011.62 = 13,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.76/42,011.62 = 13,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.76x = 42,011.62 × 13,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.76x = 546,431,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,431,697.62/28,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.01

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