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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,258.40, 38,954.94 and 21,532.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,258.40, 38,954.94 and 21,532.36 is: 29,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,258.40 : 38,954.94 = 21,532.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,258.40/38,954.94 = 21,532.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,258.40x = 38,954.94 × 21,532.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,258.40x = 838,791,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,791,791.86/28,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,682.92

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