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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,057.59, 38,694.17 and 21,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,057.59, 38,694.17 and 21,674.59 is: 29,891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,057.59 : 38,694.17 = 21,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,057.59/38,694.17 = 21,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,057.59x = 38,694.17 × 21,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,057.59x = 838,680,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,680,227.59/28,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,891.39

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