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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,271.16, 38,950.02 and 21,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,271.16, 38,950.02 and 21,875.76 is: 30,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,271.16 : 38,950.02 = 21,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,271.16/38,950.02 = 21,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,271.16x = 38,950.02 × 21,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,271.16x = 852,061,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,061,289.52/28,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,138.89

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