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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,389.12, 43,978.08 and 21,578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,389.12, 43,978.08 and 21,578.56 is: 32,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,389.12 : 43,978.08 = 21,578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,389.12/43,978.08 = 21,578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,389.12x = 43,978.08 × 21,578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,389.12x = 948,983,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,983,637.96/29,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,290.30

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