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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,734.88, 39,679.08 and 21,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,734.88, 39,679.08 and 21,194.32 is: 29,266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,734.88 : 39,679.08 = 21,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,734.88/39,679.08 = 21,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,734.88x = 39,679.08 × 21,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,734.88x = 840,971,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,971,118.83/28,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,266.56

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