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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,256.22, 42,332.61 and 13,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,256.22, 42,332.61 and 13,235.76 is: 19,829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,256.22 : 42,332.61 = 13,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,256.22/42,332.61 = 13,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,256.22x = 42,332.61 × 13,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,256.22x = 560,304,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,304,266.13/28,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.41

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