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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,312.93, 42,449.14 and 13,311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,312.93, 42,449.14 and 13,311.63 is: 19,957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,312.93 : 42,449.14 = 13,311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,312.93/42,449.14 = 13,311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,312.93x = 42,449.14 × 13,311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,312.93x = 565,067,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,067,245.50/28,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.92

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