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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,675.70, 42,993.90 and 14,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,675.70, 42,993.90 and 14,608.50 is: 21,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,675.70 : 42,993.90 = 14,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,675.70/42,993.90 = 14,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,675.70x = 42,993.90 × 14,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,675.70x = 628,076,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,076,388.15/28,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.74

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