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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.40, 42,364.80 and 14,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.40, 42,364.80 and 14,408.40 is: 21,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.40 : 42,364.80 = 14,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.40/42,364.80 = 14,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.40x = 42,364.80 × 14,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.40x = 610,408,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,408,984.32/28,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.21

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