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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.70, 43,401.15 and 14,910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.70, 43,401.15 and 14,910.30 is: 22,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.70 : 43,401.15 = 14,910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.70/43,401.15 = 14,910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.70x = 43,401.15 × 14,910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.70x = 647,124,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,124,166.85/28,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.77

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