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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.36, 42,261.78 and 14,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.36, 42,261.78 and 14,133.08 is: 21,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.36 : 42,261.78 = 14,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.36/42,261.78 = 14,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.36x = 42,261.78 × 14,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.36x = 597,289,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,289,117.68/28,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,187.71

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