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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.06, 39,275.36 and 21,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.06, 39,275.36 and 21,323.18 is: 29,479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.06 : 39,275.36 = 21,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.06/39,275.36 = 21,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.06x = 39,275.36 × 21,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.06x = 837,475,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,475,570.84/28,409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,479.17

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