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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.64, 43,649.28 and 21,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.64, 43,649.28 and 21,358.08 is: 31,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.64 : 43,649.28 = 21,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.64/43,649.28 = 21,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.64x = 43,649.28 × 21,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.64x = 932,264,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,264,814.18/29,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,961.20

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