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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.96, 41,999.61 and 13,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.96, 41,999.61 and 13,226.68 is: 19,811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.96 : 41,999.61 = 13,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.96/41,999.61 = 13,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.96x = 41,999.61 × 13,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.96x = 555,515,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,515,401.59/28,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.56

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