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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,707.68, 39,653.34 and 21,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,707.68, 39,653.34 and 21,952.28 is: 30,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,707.68 : 39,653.34 = 21,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,707.68/39,653.34 = 21,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,707.68x = 39,653.34 × 21,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,707.68x = 870,481,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,481,222.62/28,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.24

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