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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,054.20, 41,994.90 and 23,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,054.20, 41,994.90 and 23,043 is: 34,493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,054.20 : 41,994.90 = 23,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,054.20/41,994.90 = 23,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,054.20x = 41,994.90 × 23,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,054.20x = 967,688,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,688,480.70/28,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.53

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