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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.52, 41,998.97 and 13,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.52, 41,998.97 and 13,226.24 is: 19,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.52 : 41,998.97 = 13,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.52/41,998.97 = 13,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.52x = 41,998.97 × 13,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.52x = 555,488,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,488,180.85/28,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.91

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