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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.41, 34,542.49 and 19,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.41, 34,542.49 and 19,898.90 is: 29,848.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.41 : 34,542.49 = 19,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.41/34,542.49 = 19,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.41x = 34,542.49 × 19,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.41x = 687,357,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,357,331.80/23,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,848.24

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