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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,991.80, 43,495.80 and 14,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,991.80, 43,495.80 and 14,201.20 is: 21,305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,991.80 : 43,495.80 = 14,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,991.80/43,495.80 = 14,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,991.80x = 43,495.80 × 14,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,991.80x = 617,692,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,692,554.96/28,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.77

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