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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,610.40, 42,964.20 and 21,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,610.40, 42,964.20 and 21,223.20 is: 31,870.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,610.40 : 42,964.20 = 21,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,610.40/42,964.20 = 21,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,610.40x = 42,964.20 × 21,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,610.40x = 911,837,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,837,809.44/28,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,870.85

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