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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,218.98, 43,668.34 and 21,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,218.98, 43,668.34 and 21,338.08 is: 31,890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,218.98 : 43,668.34 = 21,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,218.98/43,668.34 = 21,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,218.98x = 43,668.34 × 21,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,218.98x = 931,798,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,798,532.39/29,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,890.18

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