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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,893.20, 43,265.81 and 19,996.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,893.20, 43,265.81 and 19,996.21 is: 29,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,893.20 : 43,265.81 = 19,996.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,893.20/43,265.81 = 19,996.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,893.20x = 43,265.81 × 19,996.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,893.20x = 865,152,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,152,222.58/28,893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,943.11

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