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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,709.34, 43,045.49 and 13,708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,709.34, 43,045.49 and 13,708.34 is: 20,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,709.34 : 43,045.49 = 13,708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,709.34/43,045.49 = 13,708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,709.34x = 43,045.49 × 13,708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,709.34x = 590,082,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,082,143.84/28,709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.66

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