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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,327.94, 42,491.88 and 13,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,327.94, 42,491.88 and 13,491.88 is: 20,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,327.94 : 42,491.88 = 13,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,327.94/42,491.88 = 13,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,327.94x = 42,491.88 × 13,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,327.94x = 573,295,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,295,345.93/28,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.81

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