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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.05, 41,965.33 and 23,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.05, 41,965.33 and 23,828.88 is: 35,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.05 : 41,965.33 = 23,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.05/41,965.33 = 23,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.05x = 41,965.33 × 23,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.05x = 999,986,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,986,812.73/28,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,706.10

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