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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.76, 39,156.48 and 21,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.76, 39,156.48 and 21,323.88 is: 29,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.76 : 39,156.48 = 21,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.76/39,156.48 = 21,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.76x = 39,156.48 × 21,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.76x = 834,968,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,968,080.74/28,409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,390.18

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