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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.80, 42,053.70 and 14,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.80, 42,053.70 and 14,913.80 is: 22,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.80 : 42,053.70 = 14,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.80/42,053.70 = 14,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.80x = 42,053.70 × 14,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.80x = 627,180,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,180,471.06/28,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.70

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