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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,406.81, 39,272.25 and 21,320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,406.81, 39,272.25 and 21,320.93 is: 29,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,406.81 : 39,272.25 = 21,320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,406.81/39,272.25 = 21,320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,406.81x = 39,272.25 × 21,320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,406.81x = 837,320,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,320,696.83/28,406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,476.06

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