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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,833.42, 39,757.96 and 23,643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,833.42, 39,757.96 and 23,643.54 is: 32,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,833.42 : 39,757.96 = 23,643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,833.42/39,757.96 = 23,643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,833.42x = 39,757.96 × 23,643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,833.42x = 940,018,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,018,917.58/28,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,601.71

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