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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,251.33, 42,377.40 and 13,461.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,251.33, 42,377.40 and 13,461.81 is: 20,192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,251.33 : 42,377.40 = 13,461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,251.33/42,377.40 = 13,461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,251.33x = 42,377.40 × 13,461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,251.33x = 570,476,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,476,507.09/28,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.91

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