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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,819.16, 39,767.58 and 21,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,819.16, 39,767.58 and 21,269.57 is: 29,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,819.16 : 39,767.58 = 21,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,819.16/39,767.58 = 21,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,819.16x = 39,767.58 × 21,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,819.16x = 845,839,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,839,326.54/28,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.90

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