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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.55, 43,299.76 and 23,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.55, 43,299.76 and 23,049.06 is: 34,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.55 : 43,299.76 = 23,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.55/43,299.76 = 23,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.55x = 43,299.76 × 23,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.55x = 998,018,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,018,766.23/28,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,586.72

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