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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,281.92, 39,058.08 and 21,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,281.92, 39,058.08 and 21,197.12 is: 29,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,281.92 : 39,058.08 = 21,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,281.92/39,058.08 = 21,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,281.92x = 39,058.08 × 21,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,281.92x = 827,918,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,918,808.73/28,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,273.78

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