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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.44, 42,008.16 and 23,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.44, 42,008.16 and 23,055.23 is: 34,582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.44 : 42,008.16 = 23,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.44/42,008.16 = 23,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.44x = 42,008.16 × 23,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.44x = 968,507,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,507,580.64/28,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,582.84

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