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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,635.53, 39,554.87 and 23,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,635.53, 39,554.87 and 23,871.04 is: 32,973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,635.53 : 39,554.87 = 23,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,635.53/39,554.87 = 23,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,635.53x = 39,554.87 × 23,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,635.53x = 944,215,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,215,665.72/28,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,973.58

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