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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.26, 42,275.40 and 14,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.26, 42,275.40 and 14,121.34 is: 21,186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.26 : 42,275.40 = 14,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.26/42,275.40 = 14,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.26x = 42,275.40 × 14,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.26x = 596,985,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,985,297.04/28,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.02

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