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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,436.67, 39,218.99 and 21,350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,436.67, 39,218.99 and 21,350.79 is: 29,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,436.67 : 39,218.99 = 21,350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,436.67/39,218.99 = 21,350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,436.67x = 39,218.99 × 21,350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,436.67x = 837,356,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,356,312.75/28,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,446.36

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