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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.40, 42,098.70 and 14,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.40, 42,098.70 and 14,911.40 is: 22,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.40 : 42,098.70 = 14,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.40/42,098.70 = 14,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.40x = 42,098.70 × 14,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.40x = 627,750,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,750,555.18/28,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.95

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