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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.07, 42,011.79 and 23,185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.07, 42,011.79 and 23,185.29 is: 34,726.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.07 : 42,011.79 = 23,185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.07/42,011.79 = 23,185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.07x = 42,011.79 × 23,185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.07x = 974,055,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,055,534.57/28,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,726.84

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