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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.46, 42,097.32 and 14,914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.46, 42,097.32 and 14,914.26 is: 22,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.46 : 42,097.32 = 14,914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.46/42,097.32 = 14,914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.46x = 42,097.32 × 14,914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.46x = 627,850,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,850,375.78/28,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.29

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