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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,054.38, 42,059.31 and 14,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,054.38, 42,059.31 and 14,007.18 is: 20,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,054.38 : 42,059.31 = 14,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,054.38/42,059.31 = 14,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,054.38x = 42,059.31 × 14,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,054.38x = 589,132,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,132,325.85/28,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.66

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