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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.06, 42,099.27 and 14,004.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.06, 42,099.27 and 14,004.11 is: 21,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.06 : 42,099.27 = 14,004.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.06/42,099.27 = 14,004.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.06x = 42,099.27 × 14,004.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.06x = 589,562,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,562,597.50/28,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.99

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