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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,183.62, 38,804.86 and 23,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,183.62, 38,804.86 and 23,925.84 is: 32,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,183.62 : 38,804.86 = 23,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,183.62/38,804.86 = 23,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,183.62x = 38,804.86 × 23,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,183.62x = 928,438,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,438,871.58/28,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.50

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