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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,963.54, 43,371.78 and 24,271.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,963.54, 43,371.78 and 24,271.21 is: 36,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,963.54 : 43,371.78 = 24,271.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,963.54/43,371.78 = 24,271.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,963.54x = 43,371.78 × 24,271.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,963.54x = 1,052,685,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,685,580.45/28,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,345.20

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