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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,802.16, 43,140.60 and 13,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,802.16, 43,140.60 and 13,979.88 is: 20,939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,802.16 : 43,140.60 = 13,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,802.16/43,140.60 = 13,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,802.16x = 43,140.60 × 13,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,802.16x = 603,100,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,100,411.13/28,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.42

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