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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,332.93, 42,499.41 and 13,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,332.93, 42,499.41 and 13,496.88 is: 20,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,332.93 : 42,499.41 = 13,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,332.93/42,499.41 = 13,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,332.93x = 42,499.41 × 13,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,332.93x = 573,609,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,609,436.84/28,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.33

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