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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,348.62, 42,462.18 and 23,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,348.62, 42,462.18 and 23,058.52 is: 34,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,348.62 : 42,462.18 = 23,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,348.62/42,462.18 = 23,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,348.62x = 42,462.18 × 23,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,348.62x = 979,115,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,115,026.77/28,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,538.37

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