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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,430.20, 42,645.30 and 14,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,430.20, 42,645.30 and 14,606.20 is: 21,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,430.20 : 42,645.30 = 14,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,430.20/42,645.30 = 14,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,430.20x = 42,645.30 × 14,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,430.20x = 622,885,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,885,780.86/28,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,909.30

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