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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,819.66, 39,768.27 and 21,270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,819.66, 39,768.27 and 21,270.07 is: 29,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,819.66 : 39,768.27 = 21,270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,819.66/39,768.27 = 21,270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,819.66x = 39,768.27 × 21,270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,819.66x = 845,873,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,873,886.68/28,819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.59

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