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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.65, 43,897.86 and 23,721.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.65, 43,897.86 and 23,721.21 is: 35,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.65 : 43,897.86 = 23,721.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.65/43,897.86 = 23,721.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.65x = 43,897.86 × 23,721.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.65x = 1,041,310,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,310,355.61/29,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,561.87

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