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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676.07, 39,592.26 and 21,949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676.07, 39,592.26 and 21,949.70 is: 30,305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676.07 : 39,592.26 = 21,949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676.07/39,592.26 = 21,949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676.07x = 39,592.26 × 21,949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676.07x = 869,038,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,038,031.36/28,676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,305.34

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