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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,207.44, 38,912.42 and 23,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,207.44, 38,912.42 and 23,729.56 is: 32,735.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,207.44 : 38,912.42 = 23,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,207.44/38,912.42 = 23,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,207.44x = 38,912.42 × 23,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,207.44x = 923,374,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,374,605.14/28,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,735.14

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