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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,292.76, 42,438.96 and 14,451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,292.76, 42,438.96 and 14,451.48 is: 21,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,292.76 : 42,438.96 = 14,451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,292.76/42,438.96 = 14,451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,292.76x = 42,438.96 × 14,451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,292.76x = 613,305,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,305,781.66/28,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.13

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