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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,481.73, 42,731.73 and 13,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,481.73, 42,731.73 and 13,691.72 is: 20,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,481.73 : 42,731.73 = 13,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,481.73/42,731.73 = 13,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,481.73x = 42,731.73 × 13,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,481.73x = 585,070,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,070,668.62/28,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.96

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