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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,191.36, 38,815.48 and 23,933.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,191.36, 38,815.48 and 23,933.58 is: 32,953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,191.36 : 38,815.48 = 23,933.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,191.36/38,815.48 = 23,933.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,191.36x = 38,815.48 × 23,933.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,191.36x = 928,993,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,993,395.82/28,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,953.12

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