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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,170.97, 38,834.52 and 21,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,170.97, 38,834.52 and 21,444.88 is: 29,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,170.97 : 38,834.52 = 21,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,170.97/38,834.52 = 21,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,170.97x = 38,834.52 × 21,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,170.97x = 832,801,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,801,621.26/28,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,562.40

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