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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,429.99, 42,681.87 and 21,860.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,429.99, 42,681.87 and 21,860.77 is: 32,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,429.99 : 42,681.87 = 21,860.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,429.99/42,681.87 = 21,860.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,429.99x = 42,681.87 × 21,860.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,429.99x = 933,058,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,058,543.24/28,429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,819.52

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