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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,029.60, 41,966.64 and 14,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,029.60, 41,966.64 and 14,149.44 is: 21,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,029.60 : 41,966.64 = 14,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,029.60/41,966.64 = 14,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,029.60x = 41,966.64 × 14,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,029.60x = 593,804,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,804,454.68/28,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.91

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