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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.86, 41,993.97 and 13,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.86, 41,993.97 and 13,255.60 is: 19,855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.86 : 41,993.97 = 13,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.86/41,993.97 = 13,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.86x = 41,993.97 × 13,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.86x = 556,655,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,655,268.73/28,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.82

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