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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,958.64, 38,568.06 and 21,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,958.64, 38,568.06 and 21,233.12 is: 29,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,958.64 : 38,568.06 = 21,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,958.64/38,568.06 = 21,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,958.64x = 38,568.06 × 21,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,958.64x = 818,920,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,920,246.15/27,958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,290.42

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