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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,649.53, 42,968.70 and 14,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,649.53, 42,968.70 and 14,414.20 is: 21,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,649.53 : 42,968.70 = 14,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,649.53/42,968.70 = 14,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,649.53x = 42,968.70 × 14,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,649.53x = 619,359,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,359,435.54/28,649.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.49

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