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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,543.47, 39,427.64 and 21,911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,543.47, 39,427.64 and 21,911.06 is: 30,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,543.47 : 39,427.64 = 21,911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,543.47/39,427.64 = 21,911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,543.47x = 39,427.64 × 21,911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,543.47x = 863,901,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,901,385.70/28,543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,266.17

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