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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.16, 38,952.78 and 21,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.16, 38,952.78 and 21,877.76 is: 30,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.16 : 38,952.78 = 21,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.16/38,952.78 = 21,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.16x = 38,952.78 × 21,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.16x = 852,199,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,199,572.17/28,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,141.65

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