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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,852.33, 43,164.62 and 21,852.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,852.33, 43,164.62 and 21,852.51 is: 32,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,852.33 : 43,164.62 = 21,852.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,852.33/43,164.62 = 21,852.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,852.33x = 43,164.62 × 21,852.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,852.33x = 943,255,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,255,290.20/28,852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,692.52

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