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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,649.56, 42,955.28 and 14,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,649.56, 42,955.28 and 14,614.68 is: 21,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,649.56 : 42,955.28 = 14,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,649.56/42,955.28 = 14,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,649.56x = 42,955.28 × 14,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,649.56x = 627,777,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,777,671.51/28,649.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,912.30

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