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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.96, 41,996.28 and 23,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.96, 41,996.28 and 23,060.40 is: 34,583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.96 : 41,996.28 = 23,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.96/41,996.28 = 23,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.96x = 41,996.28 × 23,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.96x = 968,451,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,451,015.31/28,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,583.88

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