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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,064.61, 38,691.95 and 23,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,064.61, 38,691.95 and 23,266.44 is: 32,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,064.61 : 38,691.95 = 23,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,064.61/38,691.95 = 23,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,064.61x = 38,691.95 × 23,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,064.61x = 900,223,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,223,816.83/28,064.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,076.83

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