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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.72, 42,413.04 and 14,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.72, 42,413.04 and 14,425.44 is: 21,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.72 : 42,413.04 = 14,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.72/42,413.04 = 14,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.72x = 42,413.04 × 14,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.72x = 611,826,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,826,763.74/28,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.77

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