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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,081.93, 42,085.62 and 14,905.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,081.93, 42,085.62 and 14,905.93 is: 22,339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,081.93 : 42,085.62 = 14,905.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,081.93/42,085.62 = 14,905.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,081.93x = 42,085.62 × 14,905.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,081.93x = 627,325,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,325,305.73/28,081.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,339.11

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