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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.81, 42,076.84 and 23,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.81, 42,076.84 and 23,114.19 is: 34,664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.81 : 42,076.84 = 23,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.81/42,076.84 = 23,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.81x = 42,076.84 × 23,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.81x = 972,572,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,572,074.36/28,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,664.39

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