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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.60, 42,005.40 and 23,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.60, 42,005.40 and 23,775.40 is: 35,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.60 : 42,005.40 = 23,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.60/42,005.40 = 23,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.60x = 42,005.40 × 23,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.60x = 998,695,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,695,187.16/28,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.10

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