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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,750.91, 43,122.72 and 21,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,750.91, 43,122.72 and 21,366.14 is: 32,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,750.91 : 43,122.72 = 21,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,750.91/43,122.72 = 21,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,750.91x = 43,122.72 × 21,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,750.91x = 921,366,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,366,072.70/28,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,046.50

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