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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,396.66, 39,150.99 and 23,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,396.66, 39,150.99 and 23,273.32 is: 32,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,396.66 : 39,150.99 = 23,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,396.66/39,150.99 = 23,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,396.66x = 39,150.99 × 23,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,396.66x = 911,173,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,173,518.59/28,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,087.35

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