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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.96, 41,997.78 and 23,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.96, 41,997.78 and 23,061.40 is: 34,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.96 : 41,997.78 = 23,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.96/41,997.78 = 23,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.96x = 41,997.78 × 23,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.96x = 968,527,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,527,603.69/28,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,585.38

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