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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,711.89, 39,611.34 and 21,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,711.89, 39,611.34 and 21,176.08 is: 29,214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,711.89 : 39,611.34 = 21,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,711.89/39,611.34 = 21,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,711.89x = 39,611.34 × 21,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,711.89x = 838,812,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,812,805.72/28,711.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,214.82

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