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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,161.68, 42,203.04 and 21,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,161.68, 42,203.04 and 21,893 is: 32,808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,161.68 : 42,203.04 = 21,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,161.68/42,203.04 = 21,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,161.68x = 42,203.04 × 21,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,161.68x = 923,951,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,951,154.72/28,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,808.81

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