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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,645.76, 39,468.16 and 21,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,645.76, 39,468.16 and 21,445.76 is: 29,547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,645.76 : 39,468.16 = 21,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,645.76/39,468.16 = 21,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,645.76x = 39,468.16 × 21,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,645.76x = 846,424,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,424,687.00/28,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,547.99

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