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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,738.41, 43,103.97 and 21,353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,738.41, 43,103.97 and 21,353.64 is: 32,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,738.41 : 43,103.97 = 21,353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,738.41/43,103.97 = 21,353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,738.41x = 43,103.97 × 21,353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,738.41x = 920,426,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,426,657.95/28,738.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,027.75

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