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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.39, 42,031.51 and 14,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.39, 42,031.51 and 14,008.34 is: 20,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.39 : 42,031.51 = 14,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.39/42,031.51 = 14,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.39x = 42,031.51 × 14,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.39x = 588,791,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,791,647.76/28,044.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.99

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