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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,145.80, 42,206.55 and 14,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,145.80, 42,206.55 and 14,100.40 is: 21,144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,145.80 : 42,206.55 = 14,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,145.80/42,206.55 = 14,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,145.80x = 42,206.55 × 14,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,145.80x = 595,129,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,129,237.62/28,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.51

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