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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,185.23, 38,807.10 and 23,927.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,185.23, 38,807.10 and 23,927.47 is: 32,944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,185.23 : 38,807.10 = 23,927.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,185.23/38,807.10 = 23,927.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,185.23x = 38,807.10 × 23,927.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,185.23x = 928,555,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,555,721.04/28,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,944.76

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