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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,181.73, 38,802.27 and 23,923.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,181.73, 38,802.27 and 23,923.97 is: 32,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,181.73 : 38,802.27 = 23,923.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,181.73/38,802.27 = 23,923.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,181.73x = 38,802.27 × 23,923.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,181.73x = 928,304,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,304,384.62/28,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,939.93

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