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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,025.30, 38,637.72 and 23,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,025.30, 38,637.72 and 23,227.26 is: 32,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,025.30 : 38,637.72 = 23,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,025.30/38,637.72 = 23,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,025.30x = 38,637.72 × 23,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,025.30x = 897,448,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,448,368.25/28,025.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,022.79

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