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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,658.36, 39,566.58 and 23,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,658.36, 39,566.58 and 23,365.64 is: 32,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,658.36 : 39,566.58 = 23,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,658.36/39,566.58 = 23,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,658.36x = 39,566.58 × 23,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,658.36x = 924,498,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,498,464.31/28,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,259.29

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