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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,462.83, 39,242.19 and 23,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,462.83, 39,242.19 and 23,339.48 is: 32,178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,462.83 : 39,242.19 = 23,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,462.83/39,242.19 = 23,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,462.83x = 39,242.19 × 23,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,462.83x = 915,892,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,892,112.45/28,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,178.53

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