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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,635.09, 39,458.25 and 23,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,635.09, 39,458.25 and 23,583.12 is: 32,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,635.09 : 39,458.25 = 23,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,635.09/39,458.25 = 23,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,635.09x = 39,458.25 × 23,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,635.09x = 930,548,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,548,644.74/28,635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,496.79

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