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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.77, 42,162.18 and 13,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.77, 42,162.18 and 13,306.96 is: 19,969.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.77 : 42,162.18 = 13,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.77/42,162.18 = 13,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.77x = 42,162.18 × 13,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.77x = 561,050,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,050,442.77/28,094.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.92

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