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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.08, 43,356.96 and 21,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.08, 43,356.96 and 21,984 is: 32,953.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.08 : 43,356.96 = 21,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.08/43,356.96 = 21,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.08x = 43,356.96 × 21,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.08x = 953,159,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,159,408.64/28,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,953.84

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