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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,775.70, 39,707.55 and 21,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,775.70, 39,707.55 and 21,226.14 is: 29,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,775.70 : 39,707.55 = 21,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,775.70/39,707.55 = 21,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,775.70x = 39,707.55 × 21,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,775.70x = 842,838,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,838,015.36/28,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,289.92

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