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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,666.40, 42,999.60 and 13,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,666.40, 42,999.60 and 13,114.40 is: 19,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,666.40 : 42,999.60 = 13,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,666.40/42,999.60 = 13,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,666.40x = 42,999.60 × 13,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,666.40x = 563,913,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,913,954.24/28,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.60

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