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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,811.92, 43,219.26 and 14,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,811.92, 43,219.26 and 14,003.20 is: 21,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,811.92 : 43,219.26 = 14,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,811.92/43,219.26 = 14,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,811.92x = 43,219.26 × 14,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,811.92x = 605,207,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,207,871.62/28,811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.47

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