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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.06, 42,075.72 and 23,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.06, 42,075.72 and 23,113.44 is: 34,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.06 : 42,075.72 = 23,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.06/42,075.72 = 23,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.06x = 42,075.72 × 23,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.06x = 972,514,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,514,629.68/28,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,663.26

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