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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,510.80, 42,809.40 and 21,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,510.80, 42,809.40 and 21,944.40 is: 32,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,510.80 : 42,809.40 = 21,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,510.80/42,809.40 = 21,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,510.80x = 42,809.40 × 21,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,510.80x = 939,426,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,426,597.36/28,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,949.85

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