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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,975.20, 43,462.80 and 13,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,975.20, 43,462.80 and 13,423.20 is: 20,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,975.20 : 43,462.80 = 13,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,975.20/43,462.80 = 13,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,975.20x = 43,462.80 × 13,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,975.20x = 583,409,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,409,856.96/28,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.80

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