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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,688.82, 39,579.51 and 21,153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,688.82, 39,579.51 and 21,153.03 is: 29,183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,688.82 : 39,579.51 = 21,153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,688.82/39,579.51 = 21,153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,688.82x = 39,579.51 × 21,153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,688.82x = 837,226,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,226,562.42/28,688.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,183.03

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