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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,958.76, 43,459.98 and 21,187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,958.76, 43,459.98 and 21,187.62 is: 31,797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,958.76 : 43,459.98 = 21,187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,958.76/43,459.98 = 21,187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,958.76x = 43,459.98 × 21,187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,958.76x = 920,813,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,813,541.45/28,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,797.41

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