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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,402.76, 39,181.40 and 21,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,402.76, 39,181.40 and 21,676.71 is: 29,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,402.76 : 39,181.40 = 21,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,402.76/39,181.40 = 21,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,402.76x = 39,181.40 × 21,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,402.76x = 849,323,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,323,736.81/28,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,902.86

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