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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.20, 41,957.70 and 23,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.20, 41,957.70 and 23,630.20 is: 35,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.20 : 41,957.70 = 23,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.20/41,957.70 = 23,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.20x = 41,957.70 × 23,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.20x = 991,468,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,468,842.54/28,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,404.29

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