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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,811.38, 43,233.48 and 23,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,811.38, 43,233.48 and 23,004.90 is: 34,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,811.38 : 43,233.48 = 23,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,811.38/43,233.48 = 23,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,811.38x = 43,233.48 × 23,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,811.38x = 994,581,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,581,884.05/28,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,520.45

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