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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.77, 42,106.38 and 14,920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.77, 42,106.38 and 14,920.37 is: 22,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.77 : 42,106.38 = 14,920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.77/42,106.38 = 14,920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.77x = 42,106.38 × 14,920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.77x = 628,242,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,242,744.30/28,058.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.24

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