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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,604.52, 42,895.98 and 13,808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,604.52, 42,895.98 and 13,808.52 is: 20,707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,604.52 : 42,895.98 = 13,808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,604.52/42,895.98 = 13,808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,604.52x = 42,895.98 × 13,808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,604.52x = 592,329,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,329,997.75/28,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.57

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