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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.20, 43,465.80 and 13,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.20, 43,465.80 and 13,425.20 is: 20,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.20 : 43,465.80 = 13,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.20/43,465.80 = 13,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.20x = 43,465.80 × 13,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.20x = 583,537,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,537,058.16/28,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.80

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