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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,801.28, 44,709.12 and 21,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,801.28, 44,709.12 and 21,053.28 is: 31,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,801.28 : 44,709.12 = 21,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,801.28/44,709.12 = 21,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,801.28x = 44,709.12 × 21,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,801.28x = 941,273,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,273,621.91/29,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,585.01

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