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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,183.74, 38,805.02 and 23,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,183.74, 38,805.02 and 23,925.96 is: 32,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,183.74 : 38,805.02 = 23,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,183.74/38,805.02 = 23,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,183.74x = 38,805.02 × 23,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,183.74x = 928,447,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,447,356.32/28,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.66

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