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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,104.69, 42,161.61 and 13,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,104.69, 42,161.61 and 13,126.79 is: 19,692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,104.69 : 42,161.61 = 13,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,104.69/42,161.61 = 13,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,104.69x = 42,161.61 × 13,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,104.69x = 553,446,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,446,389.72/28,104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.31

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