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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676.61, 43,037.01 and 14,459.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676.61, 43,037.01 and 14,459.61 is: 21,700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676.61 : 43,037.01 = 14,459.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676.61/43,037.01 = 14,459.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676.61x = 43,037.01 × 14,459.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676.61x = 622,298,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,298,380.17/28,676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.56

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