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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.91, 42,065.24 and 23,093.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.91, 42,065.24 and 23,093.73 is: 34,640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.91 : 42,065.24 = 23,093.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.91/42,065.24 = 23,093.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.91x = 42,065.24 × 23,093.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.91x = 971,443,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,443,179.48/28,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,640.08

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