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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,225,344.36, 38,972,915.52 and 21,688,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,225,344.36, 38,972,915.52 and 21,688,670.28 is: 29,947,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,225,344.36 : 38,972,915.52 = 21,688,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,225,344.36/38,972,915.52 = 21,688,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,225,344.36x = 38,972,915.52 × 21,688,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,225,344.36x = 845,270,714,563,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,270,714,563,574.88/28,225,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,947,224.16

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