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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,208.58, 38,839.20 and 23,951.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,208.58, 38,839.20 and 23,951.22 is: 32,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,208.58 : 38,839.20 = 23,951.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,208.58/38,839.20 = 23,951.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,208.58x = 38,839.20 × 23,951.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,208.58x = 930,246,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,246,223.82/28,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,977.42

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