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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.60, 42,093.90 and 14,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.60, 42,093.90 and 14,908.20 is: 22,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.60 : 42,093.90 = 14,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.60/42,093.90 = 14,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.60x = 42,093.90 × 14,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.60x = 627,544,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,544,279.98/28,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.30

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