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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,302.15, 38,995.36 and 21,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,302.15, 38,995.36 and 21,129.24 is: 29,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,302.15 : 38,995.36 = 21,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,302.15/38,995.36 = 21,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,302.15x = 38,995.36 × 21,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,302.15x = 823,942,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,942,320.33/28,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,112.36

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