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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,407.16, 39,204.65 and 21,224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,407.16, 39,204.65 and 21,224.61 is: 29,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,407.16 : 39,204.65 = 21,224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,407.16/39,204.65 = 21,224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,407.16x = 39,204.65 × 21,224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,407.16x = 832,103,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,103,200.00/28,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.03

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