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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,067.12, 42,054.90 and 13,057.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,067.12, 42,054.90 and 13,057.94 is: 19,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,067.12 : 42,054.90 = 13,057.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,067.12/42,054.90 = 13,057.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,067.12x = 42,054.90 × 13,057.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,067.12x = 549,150,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,150,360.91/28,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.61

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