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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,159.65, 38,876.49 and 21,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,159.65, 38,876.49 and 21,028.88 is: 29,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,159.65 : 38,876.49 = 21,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,159.65/38,876.49 = 21,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,159.65x = 38,876.49 × 21,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,159.65x = 817,529,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,529,140.22/28,159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,031.94

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