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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,101.60, 42,152.40 and 14,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,101.60, 42,152.40 and 14,104.80 is: 21,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,101.60 : 42,152.40 = 14,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,101.60/42,152.40 = 14,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,101.60x = 42,152.40 × 14,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,101.60x = 594,551,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,551,171.52/28,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.20

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