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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.80, 38,805.28 and 23,692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.80, 38,805.28 and 23,692.64 is: 32,638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.80 : 38,805.28 = 23,692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.80/38,805.28 = 23,692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.80x = 38,805.28 × 23,692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.80x = 919,399,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,399,529.14/28,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,638.93

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