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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,183.14, 38,918.88 and 21,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,183.14, 38,918.88 and 21,097.26 is: 29,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,183.14 : 38,918.88 = 21,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,183.14/38,918.88 = 21,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,183.14x = 38,918.88 × 21,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,183.14x = 821,081,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,081,730.27/28,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,133.79

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