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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,973.48, 40,001.46 and 19,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,973.48, 40,001.46 and 19,914.44 is: 27,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,973.48 : 40,001.46 = 19,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,973.48/40,001.46 = 19,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,973.48x = 40,001.46 × 19,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,973.48x = 796,606,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,606,675.08/28,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,494.34

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