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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,437.40, 39,246.42 and 21,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,437.40, 39,246.42 and 21,254.86 is: 29,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,437.40 : 39,246.42 = 21,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,437.40/39,246.42 = 21,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,437.40x = 39,246.42 × 21,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,437.40x = 834,177,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,177,162.60/28,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,333.81

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