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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,120.82, 42,202.08 and 13,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,120.82, 42,202.08 and 13,329.76 is: 20,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,120.82 : 42,202.08 = 13,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,120.82/42,202.08 = 13,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,120.82x = 42,202.08 × 13,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,120.82x = 562,543,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,543,597.90/28,120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.52

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