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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,362.68, 39,194.44 and 21,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,362.68, 39,194.44 and 21,276.80 is: 29,402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,362.68 : 39,194.44 = 21,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,362.68/39,194.44 = 21,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,362.68x = 39,194.44 × 21,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,362.68x = 833,932,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,932,011.83/28,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,402.45

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