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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.26, 42,027.75 and 14,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.26, 42,027.75 and 14,859.41 is: 22,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.26 : 42,027.75 = 14,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.26/42,027.75 = 14,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.26x = 42,027.75 × 14,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.26x = 624,507,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,507,568.63/28,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,295.67

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