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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,436.65, 39,245.39 and 21,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,436.65, 39,245.39 and 21,254.11 is: 29,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,436.65 : 39,245.39 = 21,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,436.65/39,245.39 = 21,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,436.65x = 39,245.39 × 21,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,436.65x = 834,125,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,125,729.78/28,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,332.77

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