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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,607.52, 42,900.48 and 13,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,607.52, 42,900.48 and 13,811.52 is: 20,712.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,607.52 : 42,900.48 = 13,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,607.52/42,900.48 = 13,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,607.52x = 42,900.48 × 13,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,607.52x = 592,520,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,520,837.53/28,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.07

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