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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,468.52, 39,264.71 and 21,776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,468.52, 39,264.71 and 21,776.30 is: 30,034.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,468.52 : 39,264.71 = 21,776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,468.52/39,264.71 = 21,776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,468.52x = 39,264.71 × 21,776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,468.52x = 855,040,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,040,104.37/28,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,034.58

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