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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,163.43, 38,846.79 and 21,433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,163.43, 38,846.79 and 21,433.95 is: 29,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,163.43 : 38,846.79 = 21,433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,163.43/38,846.79 = 21,433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,163.43x = 38,846.79 × 21,433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,163.43x = 832,640,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,640,154.52/28,163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,564.59

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