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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,183.39, 38,804.56 and 23,925.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,183.39, 38,804.56 and 23,925.63 is: 32,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,183.39 : 38,804.56 = 23,925.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,183.39/38,804.56 = 23,925.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,183.39x = 38,804.56 × 23,925.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,183.39x = 928,423,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,423,291.04/28,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.21

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