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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,037.39, 41,995.79 and 13,224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,037.39, 41,995.79 and 13,224.11 is: 19,807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,037.39 : 41,995.79 = 13,224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,037.39/41,995.79 = 13,224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,037.39x = 41,995.79 × 13,224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,037.39x = 555,356,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,356,880.38/28,037.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.72

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