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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.95, 38,835.86 and 21,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.95, 38,835.86 and 21,445.88 is: 29,563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.95 : 38,835.86 = 21,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.95/38,835.86 = 21,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.95x = 38,835.86 × 21,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.95x = 832,868,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,868,891.85/28,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,563.76

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