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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.39, 38,805.93 and 23,926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.39, 38,805.93 and 23,926.63 is: 32,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.39 : 38,805.93 = 23,926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.39/38,805.93 = 23,926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.39x = 38,805.93 × 23,926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.39x = 928,495,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,495,128.92/28,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,943.59

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