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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,656.36, 39,563.82 and 23,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,656.36, 39,563.82 and 23,363.64 is: 32,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,656.36 : 39,563.82 = 23,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,656.36/39,563.82 = 23,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,656.36x = 39,563.82 × 23,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,656.36x = 924,354,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,354,847.50/28,656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,256.53

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