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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,023.32, 38,634.93 and 23,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,023.32, 38,634.93 and 23,225.28 is: 32,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,023.32 : 38,634.93 = 23,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,023.32/38,634.93 = 23,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,023.32x = 38,634.93 × 23,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,023.32x = 897,307,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,307,067.03/28,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,020.02

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