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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.70, 42,290.55 and 23,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.70, 42,290.55 and 23,268.90 is: 34,903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.70 : 42,290.55 = 23,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.70/42,290.55 = 23,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.70x = 42,290.55 × 23,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.70x = 984,054,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,054,578.90/28,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,903.35

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