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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,696.35, 39,589.88 and 21,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,696.35, 39,589.88 and 21,160.52 is: 29,193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,696.35 : 39,589.88 = 21,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,696.35/39,589.88 = 21,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,696.35x = 39,589.88 × 21,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,696.35x = 837,742,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,742,143.79/28,696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,193.33

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