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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.75, 42,103.35 and 14,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.75, 42,103.35 and 14,205.75 is: 21,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.75 : 42,103.35 = 14,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.75/42,103.35 = 14,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.75x = 42,103.35 × 14,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.75x = 598,109,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,109,664.26/28,056.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.85

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