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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.33, 43,169.11 and 21,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.33, 43,169.11 and 21,855.52 is: 32,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.33 : 43,169.11 = 21,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.33/43,169.11 = 21,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.33x = 43,169.11 × 21,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.33x = 943,483,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,483,346.99/28,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,697.02

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