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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,875.69, 43,313.54 and 13,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,875.69, 43,313.54 and 13,293.45 is: 19,940.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,875.69 : 43,313.54 = 13,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,875.69/43,313.54 = 13,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,875.69x = 43,313.54 × 13,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,875.69x = 575,786,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,786,311.85/28,875.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.18

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