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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.62, 42,067.52 and 13,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.62, 42,067.52 and 13,282.77 is: 19,906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.62 : 42,067.52 = 13,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.62/42,067.52 = 13,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.62x = 42,067.52 × 13,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.62x = 558,773,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,773,225.84/28,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.69

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