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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.14, 38,805.59 and 23,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.14, 38,805.59 and 23,926.38 is: 32,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.14 : 38,805.59 = 23,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.14/38,805.59 = 23,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.14x = 38,805.59 × 23,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.14x = 928,477,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,477,292.46/28,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,943.25

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