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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.73, 38,806.41 and 23,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.73, 38,806.41 and 23,926.97 is: 32,944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.73 : 38,806.41 = 23,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.73/38,806.41 = 23,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.73x = 38,806.41 × 23,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.73x = 928,519,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,519,807.88/28,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,944.07

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