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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.80, 42,176.70 and 13,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.80, 42,176.70 and 13,355.55 is: 20,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.80 : 42,176.70 = 13,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.80/42,176.70 = 13,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.80x = 42,176.70 × 13,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.80x = 563,293,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,293,025.69/28,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.33

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