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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.94, 42,007.41 and 23,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.94, 42,007.41 and 23,054.73 is: 34,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.94 : 42,007.41 = 23,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.94/42,007.41 = 23,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.94x = 42,007.41 × 23,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.94x = 968,469,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,469,338.02/28,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,582.09

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