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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,636.09, 39,459.63 and 23,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,636.09, 39,459.63 and 23,584.12 is: 32,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,636.09 : 39,459.63 = 23,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,636.09/39,459.63 = 23,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,636.09x = 39,459.63 × 23,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,636.09x = 930,620,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,620,649.08/28,636.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,498.17

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