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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,526.58, 42,805.26 and 13,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,526.58, 42,805.26 and 13,530.24 is: 20,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,526.58 : 42,805.26 = 13,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,526.58/42,805.26 = 13,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,526.58x = 42,805.26 × 13,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,526.58x = 579,165,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,165,441.06/28,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.66

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