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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,189.80, 42,236.10 and 13,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,189.80, 42,236.10 and 13,366.80 is: 20,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,189.80 : 42,236.10 = 13,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,189.80/42,236.10 = 13,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,189.80x = 42,236.10 × 13,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,189.80x = 564,561,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,561,501.48/28,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.16

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