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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,965.72, 43,404.84 and 21,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,965.72, 43,404.84 and 21,535.32 is: 32,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,965.72 : 43,404.84 = 21,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,965.72/43,404.84 = 21,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,965.72x = 43,404.84 × 21,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,965.72x = 934,737,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,737,118.95/28,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,270.46

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