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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.80, 42,164.55 and 14,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.80, 42,164.55 and 14,072.40 is: 21,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.80 : 42,164.55 = 14,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.80/42,164.55 = 14,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.80x = 42,164.55 × 14,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.80x = 593,356,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,356,413.42/28,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.52

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