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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,267.68, 39,046.14 and 21,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,267.68, 39,046.14 and 21,512.28 is: 29,714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,267.68 : 39,046.14 = 21,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,267.68/39,046.14 = 21,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,267.68x = 39,046.14 × 21,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,267.68x = 839,971,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,971,496.60/28,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,714.91

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