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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,577.32, 42,905.36 and 14,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,577.32, 42,905.36 and 14,546.84 is: 21,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,577.32 : 42,905.36 = 14,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,577.32/42,905.36 = 14,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,577.32x = 42,905.36 × 14,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,577.32x = 624,137,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,137,407.06/28,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,840.31

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