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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.68, 42,062.94 and 14,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.68, 42,062.94 and 14,882.88 is: 22,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.68 : 42,062.94 = 14,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.68/42,062.94 = 14,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.68x = 42,062.94 × 14,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.68x = 626,017,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,017,688.47/28,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,330.91

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