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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,176.97, 38,842.80 and 21,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,176.97, 38,842.80 and 21,450.88 is: 29,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,176.97 : 38,842.80 = 21,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,176.97/38,842.80 = 21,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,176.97x = 38,842.80 × 21,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,176.97x = 833,212,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,212,241.66/28,176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,570.68

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