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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676.70, 42,995.40 and 14,609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676.70, 42,995.40 and 14,609.49 is: 21,904.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676.70 : 42,995.40 = 14,609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676.70/42,995.40 = 14,609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676.70x = 42,995.40 × 14,609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676.70x = 628,140,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,140,866.35/28,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,904.22

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