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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,810.42, 43,220.86 and 14,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,810.42, 43,220.86 and 14,019.35 is: 21,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,810.42 : 43,220.86 = 14,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,810.42/43,220.86 = 14,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,810.42x = 43,220.86 × 14,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,810.42x = 605,928,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,928,112.49/28,810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.56

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