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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.49, 43,282.78 and 23,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.49, 43,282.78 and 23,914.69 is: 35,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.49 : 43,282.78 = 23,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.49/43,282.78 = 23,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.49x = 43,282.78 × 23,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.49x = 1,035,094,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,094,408.77/28,855.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,871.66

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