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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,920.80, 43,381.20 and 21,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,920.80, 43,381.20 and 21,047.60 is: 31,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,920.80 : 43,381.20 = 21,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,920.80/43,381.20 = 21,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,920.80x = 43,381.20 × 21,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,920.80x = 913,070,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,070,145.12/28,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,571.40

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