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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.91, 42,032.28 and 14,008.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.91, 42,032.28 and 14,008.85 is: 20,995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.91 : 42,032.28 = 14,008.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.91/42,032.28 = 14,008.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.91x = 42,032.28 × 14,008.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.91x = 588,823,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,823,835.63/28,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.75

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