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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,886.70, 43,330.05 and 13,334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,886.70, 43,330.05 and 13,334.70 is: 20,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,886.70 : 43,330.05 = 13,334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,886.70/43,330.05 = 13,334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,886.70x = 43,330.05 × 13,334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,886.70x = 577,793,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,793,217.74/28,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.05

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