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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.76, 42,635.58 and 14,569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.76, 42,635.58 and 14,569.48 is: 21,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.76 : 42,635.58 = 14,569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.76/42,635.58 = 14,569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.76x = 42,635.58 × 14,569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.76x = 621,178,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,178,230.10/28,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.19

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