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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,251.27, 38,898.09 and 23,993.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,251.27, 38,898.09 and 23,993.37 is: 33,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,251.27 : 38,898.09 = 23,993.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,251.27/38,898.09 = 23,993.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,251.27x = 38,898.09 × 23,993.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,251.27x = 933,296,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,296,265.66/28,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,035.55

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