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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.26, 42,026.25 and 14,858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.26, 42,026.25 and 14,858.41 is: 22,294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.26 : 42,026.25 = 14,858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.26/42,026.25 = 14,858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.26x = 42,026.25 × 14,858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.26x = 624,443,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,443,253.26/28,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.17

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