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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.53, 39,771.35 and 23,513.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.53, 39,771.35 and 23,513.93 is: 32,464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.53 : 39,771.35 = 23,513.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.53/39,771.35 = 23,513.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.53x = 39,771.35 × 23,513.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.53x = 935,180,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,180,599.83/28,806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,464.19

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