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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,252.48, 43,897.92 and 21,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,252.48, 43,897.92 and 21,437.44 is: 32,170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,252.48 : 43,897.92 = 21,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,252.48/43,897.92 = 21,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,252.48x = 43,897.92 × 21,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,252.48x = 941,059,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,059,026.12/29,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,170.23

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