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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,361.26, 39,131.82 and 23,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,361.26, 39,131.82 and 23,841.10 is: 32,895.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,361.26 : 39,131.82 = 23,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,361.26/39,131.82 = 23,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,361.26x = 39,131.82 × 23,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,361.26x = 932,945,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,945,633.80/28,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,895.07

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