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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.76, 42,017.60 and 13,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.76, 42,017.60 and 13,010.68 is: 19,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.76 : 42,017.60 = 13,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.76/42,017.60 = 13,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.76x = 42,017.60 × 13,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.76x = 546,677,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,677,547.97/28,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.00

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