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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,188.64, 42,246.36 and 21,113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,188.64, 42,246.36 and 21,113.09 is: 31,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,188.64 : 42,246.36 = 21,113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,188.64/42,246.36 = 21,113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,188.64x = 42,246.36 × 21,113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,188.64x = 891,951,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,951,148.04/28,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,642.22

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