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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,554.51, 39,367.47 and 23,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,554.51, 39,367.47 and 23,431.26 is: 32,304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,554.51 : 39,367.47 = 23,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,554.51/39,367.47 = 23,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,554.51x = 39,367.47 × 23,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,554.51x = 922,429,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,429,425.11/28,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,304.16

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