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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,475.73, 39,259.98 and 23,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,475.73, 39,259.98 and 23,352.48 is: 32,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,475.73 : 39,259.98 = 23,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,475.73/39,259.98 = 23,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,475.73x = 39,259.98 × 23,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,475.73x = 916,817,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,817,897.75/28,475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,196.47

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