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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,106.66, 42,158.10 and 13,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,106.66, 42,158.10 and 13,327.40 is: 19,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,106.66 : 42,158.10 = 13,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,106.66/42,158.10 = 13,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,106.66x = 42,158.10 × 13,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,106.66x = 561,857,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,857,861.94/28,106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.20

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