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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.58, 38,806.11 and 23,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.58, 38,806.11 and 23,927.22 is: 32,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.58 : 38,806.11 = 23,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.58/38,806.11 = 23,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.58x = 38,806.11 × 23,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.58x = 928,522,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,522,331.31/28,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,944.34

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