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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,337.67, 42,488.28 and 13,546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,337.67, 42,488.28 and 13,546.26 is: 20,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,337.67 : 42,488.28 = 13,546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,337.67/42,488.28 = 13,546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,337.67x = 42,488.28 × 13,546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,337.67x = 575,557,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,557,287.83/28,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.68

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