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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,209.40, 42,314.10 and 23,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,209.40, 42,314.10 and 23,601.40 is: 35,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,209.40 : 42,314.10 = 23,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,209.40/42,314.10 = 23,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,209.40x = 42,314.10 × 23,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,209.40x = 998,671,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,671,999.74/28,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,402.10

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