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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,985.99, 43,399.94 and 21,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,985.99, 43,399.94 and 21,944.70 is: 32,857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,985.99 : 43,399.94 = 21,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,985.99/43,399.94 = 21,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,985.99x = 43,399.94 × 21,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,985.99x = 952,398,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,398,553.59/28,985.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,857.21

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