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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,086.28, 42,108.62 and 13,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,086.28, 42,108.62 and 13,277.90 is: 19,907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,086.28 : 42,108.62 = 13,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,086.28/42,108.62 = 13,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,086.28x = 42,108.62 × 13,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,086.28x = 559,114,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,114,045.50/28,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.02

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