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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,621.06, 39,380.96 and 23,497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,621.06, 39,380.96 and 23,497.71 is: 32,331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,621.06 : 39,380.96 = 23,497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,621.06/39,380.96 = 23,497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,621.06x = 39,380.96 × 23,497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,621.06x = 925,362,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,362,377.60/28,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,331.52

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