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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,064.94, 38,692.40 and 23,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,064.94, 38,692.40 and 23,266.77 is: 32,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,064.94 : 38,692.40 = 23,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,064.94/38,692.40 = 23,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,064.94x = 38,692.40 × 23,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,064.94x = 900,247,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,247,026.29/28,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,077.29

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