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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,719.15, 39,621.11 and 21,183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,719.15, 39,621.11 and 21,183.61 is: 29,225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,719.15 : 39,621.11 = 21,183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,719.15/39,621.11 = 21,183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,719.15x = 39,621.11 × 21,183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,719.15x = 839,318,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,318,142.01/28,719.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,225.03

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