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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.48, 42,362.04 and 14,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.48, 42,362.04 and 14,912.24 is: 22,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.48 : 42,362.04 = 14,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.48/42,362.04 = 14,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.48x = 42,362.04 × 14,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.48x = 631,712,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,712,907.37/28,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.48

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